Summer Vegetable Avocado Frittata
The Summer Vegetable Avocado Frittata blends sautéed zucchini, yellow squash, bell pepper, kale, and fresh basil with a creamy egg and avocado mixture. Baking this frittata creates a tender, flavorful dish that highlights vibrant summer vegetables and the smooth texture of blended avocado. It’s a wholesome meal option that can be served warm in wedges alongside a salad.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 zucchini chopped, medium
- 1 yellow squash chopped, small
- 1/2 red bell pepper finely chopped
- 3 kale finely choppe, large leaves
- 6 basil chopped, large leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt sea salt
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 10 egg large
- 1/2 avocado peeled and diced, large ripe
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
- Heat the olive oil in a 10-inch cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the zucchini, yellow squash, and bell pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables have softened but are still al dente, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add the chopped kale, cover, and cook until kale leaves have wilted, about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add the basil and half of the sea salt. stir well. Remove skillet from heat.
- Crack the eggs into a blender and add the diced avocado along with the remaining ½ teaspoon of sea salt. Blend until smooth.
- Evenly pour the egg/avocado mixture over the vegetables in the skillet. Use a spoon or spatula to shift the vegetables around so that everything is evenly distributed, but avoid scrambling the eggs.
- Place the frittata on the middle shelf of the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until frittata tests clean when poked in the center.
- Allow frittata to cool at least 10 minutes. Cut wedges and serve with salad and home fries.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 to 6 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1grams |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.