Garden Veggie Frittata
Garden Veggie Frittata includes sautéed red onion, red bell pepper, and broccoli combined with shredded cheddar cheese and eggs. The vegetables are softened on the stovetop before being mixed into eggs and baked to a set custard with a golden surface. The result is a colorful, nutrient-rich dish with a tender and slightly firm texture, suitable for breakfast, brunch, or a light meal.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- cooking spray
- ¾ cup broccoli cut into 1-inch pieces, florets
- 1 red bell pepper cut into ½ inch pieces
- ¼ cup onion red, chopped
- 4 egg
- 4 egg white
- 1/3 cup cheddar cheese or cheese variety of your choice, shredded or diced
- cilantro parsley or green onion, fresh, chopped, for garnish
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Heat the oil in an 8-inch pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the red onion to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3-4 minutes or until onion has softened.
- Add the red pepper and cook for another 3 minutes or until the pepper has softened.
- Add the broccoli to the pan along with 1 tablespoon of water and cook, stirring occasionally, until broccoli is tender.
- Season the vegetables to taste with salt and pepper.
- Remove the vegetables from the pan and wipe the pan clean with a paper towel.
- Coat the pan with cooking spray.
- In a bowl whisk together the eggs and egg whites, season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Add the vegetables and cheese to the egg mixture and stir until combined.
- Pour the egg mixture into the pan and place in the oven.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until center is set. Garnish with fresh herbs, cut into wedges and serve.
Notes
- Calculations for nutrition are approximate and can vary depending on product brands used.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 102
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 102kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 163mg | 54% |
| Sodium | 119mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 226mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1275IU | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 53.2mg | 59% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.