Best 7 Quick Easy Frittata Recipes

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Who doesn't love a quick and easy frittata? This popular Italian dish is not only delicious, but versatile and healthy too. Whether you're looking for a hearty breakfast, a light lunch, or a simple dinner, a frittata can satisfy your craving. With its endless variations, you can easily customize it to your liking. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to make a quick and easy frittata that will tantalize your taste buds!

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

BASIC FRITTATA



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The frittata is an Italian dish that makes good use of whatever ingredients you have on hand. Sometimes referred to as an "egg pizza," the frittata has many variations. Try an all-vegetable version, or add chopped meat, seafood, or a combination of all three!

Categories     Lunch

Time 28m

Yield Serves: 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 eggs
½ cup ( 125 mL ) water
Fresh or dried herbs, to taste (optional)
1/8 tsp ( 0.5 mL ) salt
1/8 tsp ( 0.5 mL ) pepper
2 cups ( 500 mL ) chopped vegetables, meat, poultry, or seafood, or a combination
½ cup ( 125 mL ) shredded cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to broil.
  • Whisk eggs, water, herbs, salt and pepper in medium bowl. Set aside.
  • Lightly spray 10-inch (25 cm) non-stick ovenproof skillet or cast iron pan with cooking spray. Heat skillet over medium heat. Add filling ingredients, sauté or heat, stirring frequently.
  • Pour in egg mixture. As eggs set around edge of skillet, using spatula, gently lift cooked portions to allow uncooked egg to flow underneath. Cook until bottom is set and top is almost set, about 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Sprinkle cheese over top. Place skillet under preheated broiler for 2 or 3 minutes to melt cheese and puff up frittata or cover with lid and cook for a couple minutes on stovetop.
  • Loosen around edge of frittata. Cut into wedges and serve.

Nutrition Facts :

QUICK & EASY FRITTATA



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Make and share this Quick & Easy Frittata recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Elena Bedner

Categories     Breakfast

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon butter
1 cup cubed new potato
1 1/2 cups broccoli (or any combination of leftover veggies)
4 eggs
2 tablespoons water
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Melt butter in non-stick pan.
  • Sauté veggies over medium high heat until warmed through, about 3-4 minutes.
  • While veggies are in pan, scramble eggs and water.
  • Add cheese and scramble until foamy.
  • Turn heat down to medium.
  • Pour eggs over veggies in pan.
  • Let eggs cook in pan until set-about 7-8 minutes.
  • Run spatula around edge of pan, slide frittata onto serving plate.
  • Season to taste with salt& pepper.

SIMPLE FRITTATA



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups cooked pasta
6 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup grated cheese, such as Parmesan, goat's cheese, sharp white cheddar
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons minced scallion or chives or other fresh herbs
2 tablespoons olive oil
Sliced black olives for garnish

Steps:

  • In a bowl mix pasta with eggs and cheese of choice; season with salt and pepper and herbs or scallions. In a non-stick skillet heat the olive oil. Add the beaten eggs and pasta. Lower the heat and cook stirring frequently until eggs have solidified and frittata is firm except for the top. To give color to the top, run the skillet under a broiler for a few moments, just until the top is brown. Let frittata rest, then invert a plate over skillet; turn skillet upside down and frittata will slide onto plate. Serve warm or at room temperature, cut into wedges and garnish with black olives.

QUICK AND EASY CHEESY MUSHROOM FRITTATA



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This mushroom frittata is simple for beginners and a snap for brunch or a quick supper! Fresh ingredients make this dish delicious.

Provided by MrsMeadows

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

nonstick cooking spray
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium sweet onion, thinly sliced
1 (8 ounce) package sliced button mushrooms
1 teaspoon garlic salt, or to taste
10 large eggs
⅓ cup half-and-half
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix
2 tablespoons dried parsley
1 teaspoon salt-free seasoning blend, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a baking dish with nonstick spray.
  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat; stir in onion. Cook and stir until the onion begins to soften, about 3 minutes. Add mushrooms and garlic salt; cook until onion is translucent and mushrooms have softened, about 5 minutes.
  • While the mushrooms are cooking, beat eggs and half-and-half in a bowl with an electric mixer for 1 minute on low speed. Stir in Cheddar cheese, ranch dressing mix, parsley, seasoning blend, salt, and pepper.
  • Remove mushroom-onion mixture from the heat and allow to cool slightly, about 5 minutes. Add to egg mixture and mix until combined. Pour into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until middle of the frittata is firm, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.5 calories, Carbohydrate 5.5 g, Cholesterol 273.5 mg, Fat 19.7 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 16.3 g, SaturatedFat 10.5 g, Sodium 742.5 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

EASY BREAKFAST FRITTATA RECIPE BY TASTY



Easy Breakfast Frittata Recipe by Tasty image

Easy breakfast frittatas for all! While you refrigerate your egg mixture, fry up bacon, tomatoes, spinach, and onion - or really, whatever vegetables you have in the pantry or are in season. Mix everything together in an oven-safe pan, sprinkle with cheese, and bake for 15 minutes. Top this super simple meal with some chopped green onions and pair with a salad, some fruit, or (better yet!) a mimosa.

Provided by Hitomi Aihara

Categories     Breakfast

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 eggs
½ cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
4 strips bacon, diced
1 cup onion, diced
½ cup tomato, diced
4 cups spinach
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
green onion, for topping

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
  • In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, heavy cream, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate until read to use.
  • In an oven-safe pan, cook bacon. Once fully cooked, take out the bacon and set aside.
  • Add onions to the same pan and cook until translucent.
  • Add tomatoes and spinach ,and cook for a couple minutes until spinach is slightly wilted.
  • Add the bacon back into the pan. Blend together.
  • Add the eggs and cheese into the pan.
  • Give it a good stir, then bake for 15 minutes, or until the eggs do not jiggle in the middle.
  • Top off with green onions, if desired.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 calories, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 15 grams, Sugar 2 grams

QUICK BROCCOLI FRITTATA



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In this nourishing frittata, frozen broccoli is used for convenience and since it is preserved at peak freshness, you'll also get the maximum nutritional benefits in each bite (a win-win!). An eight-inch skillet will yield thick, hearty slices for breakfast and the nonstick surface keeps cleanup easy.

Provided by Lauryn Tyrell

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
1 tablespoon minced garlic
10 ounces frozen broccoli florets
1/3 cup grated sharp white cheddar
Salt and pepper
5 large eggs
Sliced avocado and flaky sea salt, for serving

Steps:

  • In a small ovenproof nonstick skillet, heat oil and minced garlic over medium until fragrant, 1 minute. Stir in broccoli florets; season with salt and pepper. Cook, covered, until broccoli is tender, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Uncover and continue to cook until liquid has evaporated, 30 seconds. Meanwhile, preheat broiler. Beat eggs with cheddar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Add egg mixture to skillet, and stir occasionally until large curds form and edges begin to set, about 30 seconds.
  • Transfer skillet to oven and broil until eggs are puffed, golden, and just set, about 2 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes. Serve frittata with sliced avocado, flaky sea salt, and a drizzle of oil.

EASY CHEESY FRITTATA



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This simple lunch dish is a great way of getting children aged 5-9 involved in the kitchen

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 spring onions , ends trimmed off
4 tablespoons of frozen peas , defrosted
1 courgette , halved with the ends cut off
2 slices of ham
100g feta cheese
4 eggs

Steps:

  • Ask a grown-up helper to switch the oven on to 180C/ 160C fan/gas 4. Snip or cut up the spring onions and put them in a bowl. Add the peas to the bowl.
  • Grate the courgette using your rotary grater, one half at a time, then add it to the bowl.
  • Cut the ham into pieces with your scissors, if you do this over the bowl it will fall straight in.
  • Break the feta into the bowl by crumbling it with your hands.
  • Crack the eggs into a bowl and, if any bits of shell fall in, scoop them out with a spoon. Whisk the eggs until the yolks are mixed into the white.
  • Pour the eggs into the other bowl and stir. Brush a round ovenproof dish, about 16cm across, with oil. Tip everything into the dish. Ask a helper to put the dish in the oven for 30 minutes or until the egg is set. Serve with salad and crusty bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187 calories, Fat 13 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 3 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 16 grams protein, Sodium 1.22 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your frittata.
  • Don't overcook the eggs. They should be cooked through but still slightly runny.
  • Add your favorite fillings. Almost anything can be added to a frittata, so get creative and experiment with different flavors.
  • Cook the frittata in a well-seasoned skillet. This will help to prevent sticking.
  • Let the frittata cool slightly before slicing and serving. This will help it to hold its shape.

Conclusion:

Frittatas are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are also a great way to use up leftover vegetables and meat. With so many different variations to choose from, there is sure to be a frittata that everyone will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give frittata a try!

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