Zucchini Parmesan Frittata
Wake up to this Zucchini Parmesan Frittata this weekend. Light and fluffy eggs filled with sharp Parmesan cheese and thinly sliced sauteed zucchini.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 285kcal
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1/2 medium zucchini thinly sliced
- 1/2 medium onion finely chopped
- 3/4 cup parmesan cheese finely grated and divided
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F/180 degrees C.
- Whisk eggs in a medium bowl with the salt, pepper and fresh parsley. Set aside.
- Set an 8 inch ovenproof skillet over medium heat on the stove top. Add two tablespoons of the olive oil and the zucchini and give a stir. Cook for about 5 minutes or until the zucchini pieces are soft and cooked. Remove the zucchini from the skillet.
- Add remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet and add the onions. Stir well and cook until golden, about 5 minutes.
- Pour the whisked eggs over the onions in the skillet. Evenly add the zucchini pieces so that the entire surface of the eggs have zucchini. Sprinkle over most of the cheese, reserving about 2 tablespoons. Reduce heat to medium and let the frittata cook until the eggs start to set, about 5 - 8 minutes.
- Sprinkle remaining 2 tablespoons of parmesen cheese over the top and place the skillet in the oven and cook for a further 10 minutes until fully cooked and golden.
- Remove from oven. Loosen the frittata with a spatula. Cut into slices and serve.
*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.
Notes
- Cut zucchini thin and evenly - Make sure to cut your zucchini really thin. You want them to cook quickly and evenly.
- Prevent it from sticking - Use either a non stick skillet for a well seasoned cast iron skillet. As the frittata is cooking on the stovetop, gently loosen the sides with a spatula to ensure it doesn't stick as it cooks.
- This Frittata is best served fresh. So, I do not recommend making it in advance and serving it alter. It will become slightly rubbery. Serve it fresh off the stove!
Nutrition Facts
Zucchini Parmesan Frittata
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 285
Calories from Fat 207
% Daily Value*
Fat 23g35%
Saturated Fat 7g44%
Trans Fat 0.03g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 12g
Cholesterol 292mg97%
Sodium 701mg30%
Potassium 219mg6%
Carbohydrates 3g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 17g34%
Vitamin A 771IU15%
Vitamin C 8mg10%
Calcium 275mg28%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.