Thanks to our daughter I am switching to Frittata as my quick and easy dinner choice. It is so simple your kids can make it – maybe with a little help from mum or dad! For dinner it was convenient as all the items were on hand except I picked some kale from the garden instead of using spinach. Don’t know why I haven’t tried this dish before as it really tastes great.
Frittata Ingredients:
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1/2 cup milk 2%
- 4 to 6 eggs depending on size
- Parmesan Cheese
- 1/2 cup Spinach (or kale) chopped
- 2 x Potato (peeled) chopped
- 2 x Carrot chopped
- 1 x Red Pepper sliced
- 1 x onion diced
Directions
- After chopping the vegetables, except kale or spinach, place on oiled oven tray and bake for 20 minutes at 350 degrees F
- Remove vegetables from oven and when cool mix together, adding in chopped kale / spinach
- In a separate bowl mix the eggs, milk and add 1 – 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese
- Place vegetables in 8 x 8″ casserole dish and pour egg mixture over them
- Sprinkle more cheese on top if you wish
- Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes or until cooked. Frittata should be firm when cooked
- Serve with a salad and toasted garlic sourdough bread for a tasty meal
Options:
- Substitutions and options galore such as adding sliced zucchini, kernel corn, sliced grape tomatoes, sliced mushrooms, green onions or chives
- For non-vegetarian options, add chopped cooked bacon or sliced sausage pieces
- My choice next time will be to add cooked shrimp to the vegetables
- This recipe baked in an 8″ square casserole dish is a good size meal for 4 adults
- For more people, increase or double ingredients and use a larger casserole. Baking time will be longer
Notes:
- An easy meal for breakfast, lunch or dinner and reheated leftovers are just as tasty
- We buy and use ungraded eggs from organically fed chicken
- Before baking, a finely chopped large clove of garlic was sprinkled on the top. Personal choice
- All vegetables used are organic or chemical free
This frittata is a healthy meal option which your family will enjoy often. Also a dinner suggestion, especially at the last moment as no hassle.
Happy baking. Enjoy!
Links & References:
- Here are some “egg” recipe ideas for you to check out
