Best 9 Spinach Zucchini Frittata Recipes

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Within the realm of culinary creations, the spinach zucchini frittata stands as a beacon of simplicity, nutrition, and versatility. This delectable dish, originating from the sun-kissed lands of Italy, captivates taste buds with its vibrant tapestry of flavors, featuring the earthy notes of spinach, the refreshing crunch of zucchini, and the warmth of savory spices. Whether served as a hearty breakfast, a light lunch, or an elegant brunch, the spinach zucchini frittata is a culinary masterpiece that caters to a wide range of preferences, making it a beloved choice among home cooks and food enthusiasts alike.

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SPINACH & ZUCCHINI FRITTATA



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Spinach and Zucchini Frittata - a simple egg & veggie dish that's perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. And it's healthy!

Provided by Melissa | Persnickety Plates

Categories     Breakfast     Main Course

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 small zucchini (sliced thinly)
1 cup fresh baby spinach (roughly chopped or torn)
1 teaspoon minced garlic
3 large eggs
3 large egg whites
¾ cup milk (I used 2%)
¾ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
½ teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
1 teaspoon Montreal chicken seasoning
½ cup shredded cheddar
extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and spray a 9" pie plate with non-stick spray. Set aside.
  • In a large skillet, over medium heat, add some olive oil and the minced garlic.
  • Add in the sliced zucchini. Season with salt, pepper, and Montreal chicken seasoning. Stir frequently and let cook for about 5 minutes until tender.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, add the eggs, egg whites, milk, and seasonings and whisk to combine.
  • Place the cooked zucchini into the bottom of the prepared pie plate. Sprinkle 1/4 cup of cheese over the top.
  • Pour the egg mixture on top of the zucchini. Tear/chop up the spinach and sprinkle it over the egg/zucchini. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top.
  • Bake for 45 minutes or until the center no longer jiggles. Let it cool for approximately 10 minutes then slice and serve.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 g, Calories 166 kcal, Carbohydrate 6 g, Protein 13 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 159 mg, Sodium 649 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 4 g, UnsaturatedFat 4 g

SPINACH FRITTATA



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 large eggs
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1 cup lengthwise-halved grape tomatoes
2 tablespoons salted butter
1 small onion, finely chopped
4 cups fresh baby spinach

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to broil.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt and pepper until smooth. Fold in the cheese and tomatoes and set aside.
  • In a 9-inch, oven-safe nonstick frying pan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the onion and saute until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. Pour the egg mixture over the spinach, and cook until almost set, 2 to 4 minutes.
  • Transfer the pan to the oven and broil until golden brown on top, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the oven and turn out onto a serving plate.

SPINACH & ZUCCHINI FRITTATA



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Quick and easy, this spinach and zucchini frittata is a healthy brunch or dinner recipe. A spinach and zucchini frittata is also a great way to get the whole family to eat (and enjoy) their greens!

Time 1h15m

Yield Serves: 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tsp ( 5 mL ) olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2 cups ( 500 mL ) thinly sliced unpeeled zucchini
½ cup ( 125 mL ) grated part skim mozzarella cheese
¼ cup ( 60 mL ) chopped fresh parsley
4 eggs, lightly beaten
1 pkg (10 oz/300 g) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
½ tsp ( 2.5 mL ) (or less) salt
¼ tsp ( 1.25 mL ) freshly ground pepper
Pinch ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
  • In non-stick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook until onion is tender. Add zucchini; cook, stirring, for 5 minutes.
  • In bowl, combine cheese, parsley, eggs, spinach, salt, pepper and nutmeg; stir in zucchini mixture.
  • Spoon into lightly greased 9-inch (23 cm) pie plate.
  • Bake in preheated 325°F (160°C) oven until set but still moist in centre, 35 to 45 minutes. Serve hot or cold.

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SPINACH, FENNEL, AND ZUCCHINI FRITTATA



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This frittata came to be simply out of the need to use up some fridge and pantry items. The end result was quite tasty! Feel free to swap out any ingredients you may or may not have on hand.

Provided by Kim

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch     Eggs     Frittata Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 14

10 large eggs
¼ cup milk
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
¾ teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
½ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 bulb fennel, cored and cut into thin slices
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1 medium zucchini, quartered and cut into 1/4-inch slices
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups fresh spinach
½ cup roasted red peppers packed in oil, drained and finely chopped
8 sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and chopped
4 ounces crumbled goat cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Whisk eggs, milk, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl.
  • Heat olive oil in a 12-inch oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add fennel and onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add zucchini and garlic; cook, stirring often, until zucchini softens, 5 to 7 minutes. Add 1/2 of the spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. Mix in remaining spinach, red peppers, and sun-dried tomatoes; cook for 2 to 3 more minutes.
  • Spread veggies into an even layer in the skillet. Pour egg mixture over top, then gently shake the pan a few times to help eggs settle to the bottom. Remove from the heat and sprinkle goat cheese over top.
  • Place skillet in the preheated oven and bake until eggs are set, about 25 minutes. Cool for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.8 calories, Carbohydrate 5.9 g, Cholesterol 195.4 mg, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 299.2 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

SPINACH-ZUCCHINI FRITTATA



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This spinach and zucchini frittata is an easy make-ahead brunch dish.

Provided by DENICED

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs     Frittata Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 bunch fresh spinach, stems removed and leaves chopped
1 bunch scallions, minced
2 medium zucchini, shredded
9 large eggs
2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 pinch ground nutmeg
freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Heat butter and oil in a skillet over medium heat; stir in spinach, scallions, and zucchini. Saute until zucchini has softened, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and squeeze vegetables to remove as much moisture as possible. Allow to cool.
  • Meanwhile whisk eggs in a large bowl. Add Parmesan cheese, oregano, nutmeg, and pepper. Stir in cooled vegetables. Pour egg mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until eggs are set and the top is puffed and golden, about 30 minutes. Allow to cool. Cut into 8 squares and serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264 calories, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 238.3 mg, Fat 19.4 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 17.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 458.4 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

BAKED SPINACH AND ZUCCHINI



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted, divided
Good olive oil
6 scallions, white and green parts, sliced 1/4 inch across
1 pound small zucchini, sliced in 1/4-inch-thick rounds (4 zucchini)
1 tablespoon minced garlic (3 cloves)
2 (10-ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, defrosted
1 cup cooked basmati rice
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 extra-large eggs
3/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup freshly grated Italian Parmesan cheese, plus extra
2 ounces Gruyere cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9-by-14-by-2-inch oval baking dish, or six individual cast-iron pans, with 2 tablespoons of the melted butter and set aside.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large (12-inch) saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the scallions and zucchini and saute for 2 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for one minute. Lightly press most of the water out of the spinach and add it to the pan. Add the rice, basil, parsley, nutmeg, lemon juice, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper and toss well. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, cream, the -remaining 2 tablespoons melted butter, and the 1/4 cup Parmesan. Pour the mixture over the spinach and zucchini and smooth the top. Sprinkle with some extra Parmesan and the Gruyere. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes, until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

ZUCCHINI AND SPINACH FRITTATA



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Categories     Egg     Vegetable     Brunch     Vegetarian     Lunch     Spinach     Zucchini     Pan-Fry     Tarragon     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 32 frittata wedges

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 teaspoons olive oil
1 zucchini (about 1/2 pound), cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 large bunch spinach, washed well, spun dry, and chopped coarse
10 large eggs
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon leaves or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried, crumbled

Steps:

  • In a large non-stick skillet heat 2 teaspoons oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and sauté zucchini until it begins to brown. Add spinach and cook, stirring occasionally, until just wilted. Season mixture with salt and pepper. Remove skillet from heat and cool vegetables slightly.
  • Preheat oven to 225°F. Grease a large baking sheet.
  • In a large bowl beat eggs lightly and stir in vegetables, tarragon, and salt and pepper to taste. In a 9-inch heavy omelet pan heat 1 teaspoon oil over moderately low heat until hot but not smoking and add 1 cup egg mixture, tilting pan to distribute evenly. Cook egg mixture until set underneath but still slightly wet in center, 3 to 4 minutes. Slide frittata halfway out of pan onto prepared baking sheet and fold second half over to make a half circle. (Eggs will continue to cook from residual heat.) Keep frittata warm in oven. Make 3 more frittata with remaining oil and egg mixture in same manner. Keep frittata warm, covered with foil, up to 1 hour.
  • Cut each frittata into 8 wedges.

SPINACH FRITTATA



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I make this recipe year-round but especially enjoy it with fresh spinach from our garden.-Betty Breeden, Elko, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup chopped green onions
2 tablespoons olive oil
10 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In an ovenproof skillet, saute onions in oil until tender. Beat eggs and milk; add to onions with the remaining ingredients. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 15 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

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MUSHROOM ZUCCHINI FRITATTA



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Surprisingly hearty, with a fresh veggie flavor as big as its serving size, this cheesy frittata qualifies for a nice lunch option or late-night supper, too. -Michelle Sandoval, Escalon, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 large onion, chopped
2 medium zucchini, halved and thinly sliced
1 cup thinly sliced fresh mushrooms
4-1/2 teaspoons butter
3 large eggs
1/3 cup fat-free milk
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup shredded reduced-fat Swiss cheese
2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute the onion, zucchini and mushrooms in butter until tender; drain. Transfer to an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray., In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, mustards, salt and pepper; pour over vegetable mixture. Sprinkle with cheese and bread crumbs., Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 18-22 minutes or until set. Let stand for 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 182mg cholesterol, Sodium 391mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: This will make a big difference in the flavor of your frittata. Look for fresh, vibrant spinach and zucchini, and use high-quality eggs and cheese.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables: You want them to be tender, but not mushy. Cook them over medium heat until they are just starting to soften.
  • Use a well-seasoned skillet: This will help to prevent the frittata from sticking. If you don't have a well-seasoned skillet, you can grease it with a little butter or oil before cooking.
  • Cook the frittata over medium heat: This will help to prevent the bottom from burning. You may need to adjust the heat as needed, depending on the type of skillet you are using.
  • Let the frittata cool slightly before serving: This will help it to set and make it easier to slice.

Conclusion:

The spinach zucchini frittata is a delicious and versatile dish that is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is also a great way to sneak in some extra vegetables into your diet. With its simple ingredients and easy preparation, this frittata is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.

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