Baked Mediterranean Vegetable Frittata

A fluffy, savory frittata loaded with sautéed zucchini, bell peppers, spinach, and tangy feta cheese, baked until golden and served with a crisp salad and crusty bread.

• Prep: 20 min
• Cook: 30 min
• Total: 50 min
• Servings: 12
• Cuisine: Mediterranean
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $2.05/serving

Dietary

• Gluten-Free
• Nut-Free
• Vegetarian
• Pescatarian
• Low-Carb

Tags

• comfort food
• savory
• bake
• healthy
• crowd-pleaser
• special occasion

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 yellow onion (medium, chopped)
• 1 red bell pepper (chopped)
• 1 zucchini (medium, chopped)
• 5 ounce fresh spinach
• 12 eggs (large)
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 5 ounce mixed greens
• 0.5 cucumber (sliced)
• 0.25 cup store-bought vinaigrette
• 1 baguette (sliced)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish or an oven-safe, non-stick skillet (about 10-12 inches).
2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped yellow onion, red bell pepper, and zucchini. Cook for 7-10 minutes until vegetables are softened. Add fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and spread the sautéed vegetables evenly in the prepared baking dish or skillet.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together 12 large eggs, milk, crumbled feta cheese, dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper until well combined.
4. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the vegetables in the baking dish. Arrange halved cherry tomatoes on top.
5. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the frittata is set and lightly golden brown. A knife inserted into the center should come out clean. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing.
6. While the frittata bakes, prepare the side salad: In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, sliced cucumber, and drizzle with store-bought vinaigrette. Toss gently.
7. Serve the warm frittata slices with the fresh mixed green salad and sliced baguette.

Notes

This frittata is delicious served warm or at room temperature, making it ideal for entertaining. It can be made a day in advance and gently reheated in the oven.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 255
• Protein: 16.2 g
• Carbohydrates: 18.5 g
• Fat: 14.7 g
• Fiber: 2.7 g
• Sodium: 590 mg
• Saturated Fat: 5.8 g
• Sugar: 5.1 g
• Cholesterol: 195 mg