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Garden Vegetable Frittata

An Italian open-faced egg bake that provides an exceptionally nutritious, fast vehicle for clearing out seasonal vegetables or random leftover cheese ends.

Cook 00:15
Yield 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 8 large Eggs
  • 1/4 cup Whole milk or water
  • 1 cup Assorted chopped vegetables (spinach, peppers, onions, tomatoes)
  • 1/2 cup Shredded cheddar , swiss, or mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil or butter
  • To taste Salt and black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1
    Preheat your kitchen oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. 2
    In a large mixing bowl, vigorously whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until the fluid is smooth and slightly frothy.
  3. 3
    Heat the olive oil or butter in an oven-safe skillet (such as a seasoned cast-iron skillet) over medium heat.
  4. 4
    Add your chopped vegetables and sauté for 3-5 minutes until tender . Pour the whisked egg mixture directly over the hot veggies in the skillet, tilting the pan briefly to ensure the eggs wrap around all the vegetables uniformly.
  5. 5
    Top with shredded cheese.
  6. 6
    Cook undisturbed on the stovetop for 2 minutes until the outer edges begin to pale and set.
  7. 7
    Immediately transfer the skillet into the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes until the center is stable.
Category
Dinner

Dietary Information

Vegetarian

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