Guaranteed Success Garden Frittata

​The name “Frittata” sounds so fancy right? Well, don’t let the name intimidate you, they’re super simple to put together. In about 15 minutes you can be enjoying a protein packed, nutritionally dense meal. Perfect for breakfast, brunch… or whenever. Plus, it’s customizable, while it’s naturally gluten free, you can easily adjust ingredients to also make it dairy free or vegetarian.  

Start out with fresh ingredients. Today I’ll be demonstrating with...

The name “Frittata” sounds so fancy right? Well, don’t let the name intimidate you, they’re super simple to put together. In about 15 minutes you can be enjoying a protein packed, nutritionally dense meal. Perfect for breakfast, brunch… or whenever. Plus, it’s customizable, while it’s naturally gluten free, you can easily adjust ingredients to also make it dairy free or vegetarian.  

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​​Start out with fresh ingredients. Today I’ll be demonstrating with 2 eggs, half a small zucchini,  a couple grape tomatoes, garlic clove, a  few basil leaves, and a few sprigs of chives. Other ingredients you’ll want on hand: salt, pepper, and some sort of cooking oil. I'll be using butter today. If you’d like, top with some cheese before serving. I’ll be using shredded parmesan today

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Prep ingredients by slicing thinly. ​

Saute zucchini in a small frying pan. Once it starts to brown, add garlic and basil, and stir until slightly wilted. This step will enhance the flavor.

In a separate bowl, scramble 2 eggs. Pour eggs over top of the cooked zucchini. It’s best to just have a single layer of zucchini, so if you have cooked more than a single layer, remove and save for a future meal. Add tomatoes (be careful where you put them, as this is where they will cook in), sprinkle chives on top, and crack a bit of salt and pepper. ​

Place the frying pan on the center rack of the oven, and bake for 8 minutes at 350 degrees. The center will be set and no longer jiggle when it is finished cooking.

​Once the eggs are set, remove from the oven. Remember the handle will be hot, so use a potholder. Sprinkle the top with cheese, if desired.

Slice and serve.

​This recipe is easily adaptable based on what ingredients you have available and what mood you’re in. Imagine these yummy combinations: bacon, broccoli, and cheddar; spinach, herb and feta; sausage, bell pepper and mozzarella. You could even double the recipe (or triple it) by using more veggies, eggs, and a larger pan. Just adjust your cooking time accordingly and have fun with the possibilities.

Sara Lynn, RN, BSN
“If you don’t invest in your health, no one else will.”