Best 6 Summer Vegetable Frittata Recipes

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As the summer sun shines brightly, a bounty of fresh and vibrant vegetables are waiting to be harvested. From sweet and juicy tomatoes to crisp cucumbers and tender zucchini, these ingredients are perfect for creating a delicious and nutritious summer vegetable frittata. This versatile dish is a great way to use up leftover vegetables and can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Whether you prefer a classic Italian frittata or a more modern twist with herbs and cheese, there's a recipe out there for everyone.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

EASY VEGETABLE FRITTATA



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The best frittata has a texture similar to custard. Whisking in a bit of full-fat dairy like cream, half-and-half or even whole milk is essential for the best texture. Also, play it safe when baking the frittata and check it a few minutes before it's supposed to be done. Perfectly cooked frittatas look barely set on top and tremble - like jello - after giving the pan a gentle shake.

Provided by Adam and Joanne Gallagher

Categories     Breakfast

Time 40m

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

10 large eggs
5 tablespoons heavy cream, half-and-half or whole milk
3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheese, like Gruyere, cheddar or fontina
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 medium zucchini, sliced into thin coins
1/2 medium onion, sliced
1 medium bell pepper, sliced
1 1/2 cups packed baby spinach
Chopped or torn fresh herbs like parsley, chives or dill

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs with cream, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, pepper, and the cheese.
  • Heat the olive oil in an oven-safe 10-inch skillet (non-stick or a well-seasoned cast iron pan are best).
  • Add the zucchini, onions, and bell pepper. Cook, stirring every once and a while until the onions are soft and the zucchini and bell peppers have a little color; about 5 minutes.
  • Season with 1/4 teaspoon of salt then add the spinach. Toss the spinach around the pan until it's ever so slightly wilted and bright green.
  • Turn the heat to low. Give the egg mixture another whisk then pour into the skillet. Shimmy the pan back and forth a bit to distribute the egg around the vegetables.
  • When the edges of the frittata begin to set and turn lighter in color, slide the skillet into the preheated oven; about 1 minute.
  • Bake for 20 to 30 minutes, until the eggs are barely set and the frittata trembles - like jello - when you give the pan a gentle shake. Keep an eye on it as it bakes and check the frittata a few minutes before it's supposed to be done. You are not looking for a brown top, just one that looks cooked and barely set.
  • Serve the frittata hot or cold with fresh herbs on top.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 slice (6 slices total), Calories 279, Fat 21.4g, SaturatedFat 9.6g, Cholesterol 346.2mg, Sodium 559.8mg, Carbohydrate 4g, Fiber 0.8g, Sugar 2.6g, Protein 17.4g

SUMMER VEGETABLE FRITTATA



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Provided by Angelo Pellegrini

Categories     Egg     Vegetable     Breakfast     Brunch     Broil     Low Carb     Basil     Zucchini     Summer     Prosciutto     Chard     Gourmet

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 large eggs
6 large fresh basil leaves, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 oz prosciutto, finely chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb medium zucchini (about 3), halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices
5 medium Swiss chard leaves, stems discarded and leaves finely chopped (1 1/2 cups)
12 scallions, trimmed and finely chopped
5 zucchini blossoms*
2 ozfinely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (1 cup)

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler.
  • Whisk together eggs, basil, parsley, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  • Cook prosciutto in oil in a 12-inch ovenproof nonstick skillet over moderate heat, stirring, until edges begin to crisp, about 2 minutes. Add zucchini and chard and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are just tender, about 8 minutes. Add scallions and zucchini blossoms and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until just wilted, 1 to 2 minutes. Pour egg mixture into skillet and cook, lifting up cooked egg around edge using a spatula to let as much raw egg as possible flow underneath, until edge is set, about 2 minutes (top and center will still be very loose). Sprinkle cheese evenly over top.
  • Broil frittata about 6 inches from heat until set, slightly puffed, and golden, 2 to 2 1/2 minutes.
  • Cool frittata 5 minutes, then loosen edge with a clean spatula and slide onto a large plate. Cut into wedges.
  • *Available at many farmers markets and specialty produce markets.

SPRING VEGETABLE FRITTATA FOR MOTHER



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It always feels a little wrong making a frittata with freshly cooked vegetables, since the whole point of the dish is to use up leftovers, but seeing as we're making this for a Mother's Day brunch special, we'll make an exception. Make sure all your vegetables are tender, hot, and well seasoned before adding your eggs, and not a lot can go wrong.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch     Eggs     Frittata Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large leek (white part only), chopped
1 teaspoon salt, divided, or as needed
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
1 ½ cups (1/2-inch) sliced zucchini
1 ½ cups (1/2-inch) pieces asparagus
1 cup baby spinach
1 ½ cups sliced cooked potatoes
12 large eggs
1 pinch cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 ounces crumbled goat-milk feta cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat oil in heavy 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook leek with a pinch of salt, stirring occasionally, until leeks soften and start to turn translucent, 5 to 6 minutes. Add jalapeno and zucchini; season with pinch of salt. Cook until zucchini start to get tender and pale green, about 5 minutes. Add asparagus and cook until bright green, about 1 minute. Add spinach and another pinch of salt, cooking until wilted, 1 minute. Stir in cooked potatoes and heat through, about 5 minutes.
  • Crack 12 large eggs into a bowl. Add cayenne, salt, and pepper. Whisk for at least 30 seconds. Pour eggs into over vegetables in skillet over medium heat. Add 3 ounces of crumbled goat cheese; stir lightly until evenly distributed. Top with remaining cheese. Remove from heat.
  • Bake in preheated oven until eggs are set, 12 to 15 minutes. When nearly set, turn on broiler. Broil frittata until top browns, 1 to 2 minutes. Cool slightly; serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.4 calories, Carbohydrate 19.2 g, Cholesterol 388.8 mg, Fat 18.7 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 18.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 764.8 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

ANNE WILLAN'S SUMMER VEGETABLE FRITTATA



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This is an italian-style omelet with lots of color and taste. Frittatas differ from omelets in that the vegetables are mixed into the eggs rather than used as a filling. A frittata is cooked very slowly and is not folded over. Frittatas are not really difficult to make and this one, being loaded with vegetables, is especially good! I watched cookbook author Willan demonstrate making this on TV. She said any vegetables do well in a frittata.

Provided by Lorraine of AZ

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 50m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups frozen corn kernels, defrosted
4 green onions, sliced on the bias in 1/2-inch pieces
1 medium red bell pepper, cored, seeded, cut into strips
2 medium potatoes, peeled, diced, simmered until tender, about 6-8 minutes
3 eggs
salt & freshly ground black pepper
fresh Italian parsley, and chopped or fresh basil, chopped
1 -2 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Prepare all vegetables as directed; set aside.
  • Lightly whip eggs in a large bowl; salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add the prepared vegetables and parsley and/or basil. You'll think the eggs won't hold it all, but they will.
  • Melt butter in a large non-stick skillet over very low heat. Add egg mixture and cook very slowly 20-25 minutes, covered, until firm on top and lightly browned underneath.
  • Loosen around edge with a spatula and shake pan to loosen bottom. If the frittata sticks on the bottom, loosen with spatula. Slide out onto a warmed plate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 465.9, Fat 14.6, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 332.5, Sodium 169.6, Carbohydrate 71, Fiber 9.2, Sugar 5.4, Protein 18.8

SUMMER VEGETABLE FRITTATA WITH BACON



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Celebrate the sunny season with our Summer Vegetable Frittata with Bacon recipe. Packed full of summertime veggies, bacon, sour cream, cheese and topped with a zesty vinaigrette, this summer vegetable frittata is bound to please. Try it today.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Summer 2019

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
1/2 cup chopped green peppers
1/4 cup chopped onions
3/4 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half, divided
6 eggs
1/2 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream
1 cup KRAFT Finely Shredded Colby & Monterey Jack Cheeses
1 avocado, chopped
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Zesty Lime Vinaigrette Dressing

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Cook and stir bacon in medium nonstick ovenproof skillet on medium heat 4 min.; drain. Return bacon to skillet. Add peppers, onions and 1/2 cup tomatoes; cook 3 min. or until peppers and onions are crisp-tender, stirring frequently. Remove from heat.
  • Whisk eggs and sour cream until blended. Add to vegetable mixture in skillet; mix well. Top with cheese; cover.
  • Bake 18 to 23 min. or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Meanwhile, toss avocados and remaining tomatoes with dressing.
  • Serve frittata topped with avocado mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

SUMMER VEGETABLE FRITTATA



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Make and share this Summer Vegetable Frittata recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Breakfast

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 large eggs
6 large fresh basil leaves, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 ounce prosciutto, finely chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices
5 medium swiss chard leaves, stems discarded and leaves finely chopped (1 1/2 cups)
12 scallions, trimmed and finely chopped
5 squash blossoms
2 ounces finely grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese (1 cup)

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler.
  • Whisk together eggs, basil, parsley, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  • Cook prosciutto in oil in a 12-inch ovenproof nonstick skillet over moderate heat, stirring, until edges begin to crisp, about 2 minutes.
  • Add zucchini and chard and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are just tender, about 8 minutes.
  • Add scallions and zucchini blossoms and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until just wilted, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Pour egg mixture into skillet and cook, lifting up cooked egg around edge using a spatula to let as much raw egg as possible flow underneath, until edge is set, about 2 minutes (top and center will still be very loose).
  • Sprinkle cheese evenly over top.
  • Broil frittata about 6 inches from heat until set, slightly puffed, and golden, 2 to 2 1/2 minutes.
  • Cool frittata 5 minutes, then loosen edge with a clean spatula and slide onto a large plate. Cut into wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155.2, Fat 10, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 218.4, Sodium 341.3, Carbohydrate 5.6, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 2.4, Protein 11.4

Tips:

  • Use fresh, seasonal vegetables: This will ensure that your frittata is packed with flavor and nutrients.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different vegetables: There are many different vegetables that can be used in a frittata, so feel free to mix and match your favorites.
  • Cook the vegetables until they are tender but still have a little bit of crunch: This will help to keep them from getting mushy in the frittata.
  • Use a good quality cheese: The cheese is one of the key ingredients in a frittata, so it's important to use a cheese that you enjoy the taste of.
  • Don't overcook the frittata: The frittata should be cooked until it is set in the center, but it should still be slightly wobbly.

Conclusion:

A summer vegetable frittata is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is also a great way to use up any leftover vegetables that you have on hand. With endless variations possible, you're sure to find a frittata recipe that you'll love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give a summer vegetable frittata a try.

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