Garden herb and onion frittata is an easy and delicious spring brunch or lunch dish packed with fresh flavors of herbs and caramelized onions. With a few basic ingredients and some garden-fresh herbs, you can whip up this simple yet impressive dish in minutes. Combining vibrant colors and textures, this frittata is a true celebration of the season's bounty and a perfect addition to any potluck or picnic.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
ONION AND THYME FRITTATA
This recipe is an adaptation of a Provençal frittata that agricultural workers traditionally carried to the fields for the midmorning repast. The French call it the "harvest omelet."
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories breakfast, weekday, main course
Time 1h40m
Yield Six servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place the chopped onions in a bowl, cover with water and add the vinegar. Soak for one hour or longer. Drain, rinse and dry on paper towels. (Note: This step is optional, but the onions will be milder if you do it.)
- Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over medium heat in a 10-inch heavy nonstick skillet. Add the onions. Cook, stirring often, until tender, about five minutes. Add a generous pinch of salt, the garlic and the thyme. Continue to cook, stirring often, until the onions are lightly colored but not browned, about five more minutes. Remove from the heat, and allow to cool slightly.
- Beat the eggs in a large bowl. Stir in the salt (about 1/2 teaspoon), pepper, milk and onions. Clean and dry the pan. Return to the burner, and set on medium-high. Heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in the skillet. Drop a bit of egg into the pan; if it sizzles and cooks at once, the pan is ready. Pour in the egg mixture. Tilt the pan to distribute the eggs and filling evenly over the surface. Shake the pan gently, tilting it slightly with one hand while lifting up the edges of the frittata with the spatula in your other hand, to let the eggs run underneath during the first few minutes of cooking.
- Turn the heat down to low, cover and cook 10 minutes, shaking the pan gently every once in a while. From time to time, remove the lid, tilt the pan and loosen the bottom of the frittata with a wooden spatula so that it doesn't burn. It should turn a golden color. The eggs should be just about set; cook a few minutes longer if they're not.
- Meanwhile, heat the broiler. Uncover the pan, and place it under the broiler, not too close to the heat, for one to three minutes. Watch very carefully to make sure the top doesn't burn (at most, it should brown very slightly and puff under the broiler). Remove from the heat, and shake the pan to make sure the frittata isn't sticking. Allow it to cool for at least five minutes and for as long as 15 minutes. Loosen the edges with a wooden or plastic spatula. Carefully slide from the pan onto a large round platter. Cut into wedges or into smaller bite-size diamonds. Serve hot, warm, at room temperature or cold.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 180, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 359 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
FULL GARDEN FRITTATA
I was cooking for a health-conscious friend and wanted to serve a frittata. To brighten it up, I added leftover bruschetta topping and fresh mozzarella. Now that's breakfast. It's become a favorite among my friends and family, and a staple in my recipe book. -Melissa Rosenthal, Vista, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 35m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, 1/8 teaspoon salt and pepper. In an 8-in. ovenproof skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add zucchini, mushrooms and onion; cook and stir until tender. Add garlic, herbs and remaining salt; cook 1 minute longer. Pour in egg mixture., Bake, uncovered, until eggs are set, 10-15 minutes. Cut into 4 wedges. If desired, serve with toppings.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 227 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 375mg cholesterol, Sodium 463mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
HERB-AND-OLIVE FRITTATA
In this recipe, herbs are the focus, but to use herbs on a grand scale, it helps to know which ones work in that role and which ones don't. Parsley, obviously, works in abundance: it's clean-tasting, pleasantly grassy and almost never overwhelming. You can add literally a bunch (bunches!) of it to salad, soup, eggs, pasta, grains or beans. The same is largely true of basil, and you can use other mild herbs - chervil, chives, cilantro, dill, shiso - by at least the handful. (Mint is also useful but will easily take over a dish if you add too much of it.) I put most other herbs - epazote, lavender, marjoram and oregano, rosemary, sage, tarragon and thyme - in the category of strong herbs, which must be used more sparingly than mild herbs. You usually don't want to use more than a tablespoon or so of strong herbs in a dish. This frittata uses generous amounts of both parsley and basil and lesser amounts of dill, mint, rosemary or thyme.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories breakfast, easy, quick, main course
Time 25m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Put the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add the olives and herbs and cook, stirring occasionally, until they soften and become dry, 2 to 3 minutes. Meanwhile, beat together the eggs, milk, flour and some salt and pepper.
- Turn heat to low and pour the egg mixture into the skillet, using a spoon if necessary to evenly distribute the herbs and olives. Cook, undisturbed, until the eggs are just set, 5 to 10 minutes. (You can set the top further by putting the pan in an oven at 350 for a few minutes or by running it under the broiler for a minute or two.) Serve hot, warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 212, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 343 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
ONION & HERB FRITTATA
Make and share this Onion & Herb Frittata recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ElleFirebrand
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Peel and coarsely chop onions. Heath the olive oil in a skillet and saute the onions until slightly golden. Add the parsley, chives and basil, saute a few minutes more, stirring often.
- Beat the eggs lightly with salt and pepper.
- Stir the onions and herbs one more time, then distribute evenly in the skillet. Lower the heat as much as possible and cook until the eggs are barely firm on top, 10-15 minutes on very low heat.
- Turn a large plate upside down over the skillet like a lid and overturn the skillet quickly, dropping the frittata onto the plate. Slide the frittata back into the skillet and brown the other side for a few minutes.
- Turn the frittata onto a serving plate and cut into wedges just before serving. It may be eaten hot, cool or at room temperature.
GARDEN HERB AND ONION FRITTATA
Herby Frittata that is oh-so-good! A Californian Sauvignon Blanc would be an awesome pairing! Adapted from Alexandra Angle of Aqua Vitae.
Provided by NcMysteryShopper
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 45m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°.
- Whisk eggs with chopped herbs and whole milk in a bowl and season with salt and pepper.
- In a medium ovenproof nonstick skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over moderate heat. Add onion and saute until it is softened, about 6 minutes.
- Add vermouth and increase heat to high and cook until evaporated, about 1 minute. Reduce heat to moderate and add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet.
- Pour in the egg mixture. Carefully arrange the tomato slices on top of the egg mixture in a single layer in a pretty circle. Cook eggs without touching, until the edge just begins to set, about 4 minutes.
- Place skillet in oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until it is set in the center.
- Let the frittata stand for 5 minutes, then slide it onto a large plate and serve.
HERB FRITTATA
This is one of the real classics of this region's cuisine (Friuli-Venezia Giulia).You will find it wherever you travel, especially in the springtime when wild herbs sprout in fragrant profusion all over La Terra Fortunata. The key here is to use as large a variety of herbs, grasses and greens as you can locate. It is traditional that there be at least five different types. Among the most famous are silene, hops, melissa, mint, verbena, basil, marjoram, sage, parsley, spinach (just a little), fennel leaves, Swiss chard, zucchini (courgette) flowers, wild fennel, beet greens, chervil, sorrel and celery leaves. This frittata is served piping hot, tepid or cool. As always, it should be covered if allowed to cool and cut into wedges before serving.
Provided by Food Network
Time 25m
Yield 4 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Thoroughly butter the bottom and sides of an 8-inch nonstick skillet. If 2 tablespoons are not sufficient, use more butter. Place the pan over low heat; when the butter becomes warm, add chives or onions. Heat gently, just until they give off a little fragrance. Add the herbs and greens and, if necessary, a little more butter. Stir so that all the flavors mingle.
- While the greens are heating, beat the eggs, milk, flour, cheese and a little pepper into a large bowl. Add the egg mixture to the greens and stir with a fork, taking care to avoid scraping the fork along the bottom of the pan. While working with the fork in 1 hand, shake the pan continuously to prevent the frittata from sticking.
- Once the frittata has a rather firm skin on the bottom, slide it out of the pan and onto a plate. Invert the frittata back into the pan so that the less-cooked side of the frittata is now face-down in the pan. Return to the heat and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, shaking the pan continuously to prevent sticking. The frittata is done when the bottom is firm and light chestnut-brown.
- Slide the frittata onto a dish for serving. If you plan to cool the frittata, cover it with a clean cloth or paper towels. Cut into wedges before serving.
- Variations:
- To make a baked omelet, preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Prepare the greens as above and transfer to a buttered 8-inch baking dish. Beat the eggs, milk, flour, cheese, and pepper in a large bowl and pour over the greens. Bake for 15 minutes, unmold onto a plate, cut into wedges, and serve.
- Although usually served plain, you can drape a paper-thin slice of prosciutto di San Daniele over the frittata before serving.
HERB BREAKFAST FRITTATA
Steps:
- In an 8-in. ovenproof skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Using a slotted spoon, remove onion and keep warm. Arrange potato slices in a single layer over bottom of pan. Preheat broiler., In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, seasonings and onion; pour over potatoes. Cover and cook until nearly set, 4-6 minutes., Uncover skillet. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat until eggs are completely set, 2-3 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. Let stand for 5 minutes. Cut into wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 321mg cholesterol, Sodium 277mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- Choose fresh ingredients: Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor and texture.
- Don't overbeat the eggs: Overbeating the eggs will make the frittata tough. Whisk them just until they are combined.
- Cook the frittata over low heat: This will help to prevent the bottom from burning.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: If you are using a small pan, cook the frittata in batches.
- Be patient: It takes a few minutes for the frittata to set. Don't rush it or you will end up with a runny frittata.
- Serve warm or at room temperature: Frittata is best served warm or at room temperature.
Conclusion:
A garden herb and onion frittata is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is a great way to use up fresh herbs and vegetables from your garden. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a flavorful and satisfying frittata that the whole family will enjoy.
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