Zucchini Frittata
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Calories
240 kcal
The Italian baked omelette: eggs beaten with parmesan, tender zucchini and herbs, cooked gently until soft in the middle and golden at the edges. A simple vegetarian dish, great warm or cold, at home or on a picnic.
Ingredients
- 8 eggs
- 2 zucchini
- 1 onion
- 60 g grated parmesan
- A few basil (or mint) leaves
- Olive oil
- Salt, pepper
Method
- 1Slice the onion and cut the zucchini into thin rounds.
- 2Sauté in olive oil 8–10 minutes until tender; season.
- 3Beat the eggs with parmesan, herbs, salt and pepper.
- 4Pour the eggs over the vegetables in the pan.
- 5Cook over low heat 8–10 minutes until the edges set.
- 6Finish 3–4 minutes under the oven grill to brown the top.
- 7Let cool slightly, then cut into wedges.
Tips & tricks
- Low heat keeps the frittata moist.
- An oven-proof pan makes grilling easy.
- Great cold, cut into bites as an appetizer.
Variations
- With peppers, spinach or potatoes.
- With crumbled feta instead of parmesan.
Storage
2–3 days refrigerated; eat cold or warm.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
240 kcal
Protein
17 g
Carbs
5 g
Fat
17 g
Fibre
2 g
Sugar
3 g
Ingredient substitutions
- Eggs : apple sauce (50 g per egg) or 1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water.
- Parmesan : nutritional yeast or another hard cheese.
What to serve it with
- A dressed green salad
- Fresh bread or a starchy side
- Roasted seasonal vegetables
- A wine matched to the dish (to taste)
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to make "Zucchini Frittata"?
Allow about 10 min of prep and 20 min of cooking, i.e. 30 min in total for 4 servings.
Is this recipe easy to make?
Yes, it's an "Easy" recipe: perfect for beginners, with no special technique required.
Can I make "Zucchini Frittata" ahead and store it?
2–3 days refrigerated; eat cold or warm.
How many servings does this recipe make?
The quantities are for 4 servings. To adjust, simply multiply or divide the ingredients by the number of guests.
Is this recipe vegetarian?
Yes, "Zucchini Frittata" is vegetarian: it contains no meat or fish.
How many calories per serving?
One serving provides about 240 kcal, including 17 g of protein, 5 g of carbs and 17 g of fat.
