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Green Machine Zucchini and Spinach Frittata

This Green Machine Zucchini and Spinach Frittata is packed with good-for-you veggies, Whole30/Paleo approved, and takes 10 minutes to make! A special trick is used to make it really quick and easy, and creamy- never dry.

Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 203 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 medium zucchini diced
  • 2 cups fresh spinach packed
  • 8 eggs
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped (and/or parsley or dill)
  • 3 scallions chopped
  • kosher salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil or butter
  • avocado and/or hot sauce for serving (optional)

Instructions

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  1. Sauté zucchini over medium high heat in a cast iron (or other oven safe) skillet in the olive oil (2 tablespoons). Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Add spinach; saute until wilted.
  3. Meanwhile, beat eggs in a bowl and mix in cilantro and scallions. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Add egg mixture to skillet and stir. Continue stirring and folding up from the bottom until eggs are just starting to cook.
  5. Place entire skillet under the broiler on high for five minutes, or until top is just starting to brown and eggs are set.
  6. Serve with sliced avocado and hot sauce, if desired.

Notes

  • The provided nutrition information does not include any added sodium from seasoning to taste, any optional ingredients, and it does not take brands into account. Feel free to calculate it yourself using this calculator or by adding the recipe to Yummly.

Nutrition Information

Calories 203kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 327mg (109%) Sodium 143mg (6%) Potassium 358mg (10%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 2137IU (43%) Vitamin C 15mg (17%) Calcium 78mg (8%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 203

% Daily Value*

Calories 203kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 327mg 109%
Sodium 143mg 6%
Potassium 358mg 8%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 2137IU 43%
Vitamin C 15mg 17%
Calcium 78mg 8%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.