About Recipe:

This frittata is a crowd pleaser! I like to pull this recipe out when I’m looking to make a super simple (and healthy!) breakfast for a group. I’ve got a large family (with some big eaters) so when people are hungry, and I want to make something quick, healthy, and satisfying this is a go-to!

The best part is, you can use what ingredients you have on hand. I personally love to throw lots of veggies in, and sometimes I’ll even do a lean protein if people are extra hungry.

Seasoning for this dish is also super easy and straightforward. Salt, pepper, garlic, and some fresh herb for garnish (if you so desire!)

Tips and Tricks:

Remix the ingredients: The veggies and herbs I used are what I had on hand. You can make this recipe your own, and choose your favorite veggies. Try to aim for adding 2-3 different options to add variety of flavor and variety of nutrients.

Dairy free: If you are dairy free, you can either omit the added sprinkle of cheese to the top, or you can use a dairy free cheese.

Smaller group of guests: If you are making this for a smaller group of people, you can either make the full recipe and store the rest for leftovers (this is what I usually do). Or you can use less eggs, and make this in a smaller skillet, like an 8 inch skillet. You also could use a smaller skillet to create a thicker/taller frittata.

Key Nutritional Players:

Eggs: Eggs are a wonderful breakfast option. They are high in protein and are a good source fat soluble vitamins such as Vitamin D and Vitamin A. They also are a good source of choline, which is essential for the nervous system and optimal brain functioning.

Broccoli: Broccoli is a cruciferous vegetable that is high in glucoraphanin, the precursor to sulforaphane, a phytochemical that has cancer protective benefits.

Herbs: Parsley is an herb that has far reaching health benefits. It’s a bonus that it also helps flavor food so deliciously and delicatley! It’s been found in research to have “pharmacological activity including antioxidant, hepatoprotective, brain protective, anti-diabetic, analgesic, spasmolytic, immunosuppressant, anti-platelet, gastroprotective, cytoprotective, laxative, estrogenic, diuretic, hypotensive, antibacterial and antifungal activities have been exhibited for this plant in modern medicine.” (Farzeih, 2013) So add plenty of herbs to your frittata for depth of flavor and depth of nutritional benefits :)

References:

Farzaei MH, Abbasabadi Z, Ardekani MR, Rahimi R, Farzaei F. Parsley: a review of ethnopharmacology, phytochemistry and biological activities. J Tradit Chin Med. 2013 Dec;33(6):815-26. doi: 10.1016/s0254-6272(14)60018-2. PMID: 24660617.