Irresistible Zucchini Frittata: A Fluffy Delight

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
5

Ingredients

  • 3mediumzucchini, cut into 1/2-inch slices

  • ½mediumgreen bell pepper, seeded and chopped

  • 2clovesgarlic, peeled

  • ½teaspoonsalt

  • 3tablespoonsolive oil

  • 1smallonion, diced

  • 6fresh chopped mushrooms

  • 1tablespoonbutter

  • 5largeeggs

  • salt and pepper to taste

  • 1cupshredded mozzarella cheese

  • 3tablespoonsParmesan cheese

Cooking Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. Combine zucchini, bell pepper, garlic, and salt in a large, oven-safe skillet. Add 1 cup water and simmer until zucchini is tender, 5 to 7 minutes.

  3. Drain vegetables in a colander; discard garlic.

  4. Heat oil in the same skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion, mushrooms, and butter; add drained vegetables. Cook and stir until onion is transparent, about 5 minutes. Stir in eggs and season with salt and pepper. Reduce the heat to low and cook until eggs are set, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and sprinkle mozzarella cheese over top.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and turn on the broiler.

  6. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over frittata. Place under the preheated broiler until cheese is bubbling and golden brown, about 5 minutes.

  7. Remove from the oven and let stand for 5 minutes before cutting into 5 wedges and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe5
Calories269
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
20g
26%
Saturated Fat
7g
35%
Cholesterol
209mg
70%
Sodium
618mg
27%
Total Carbohydrate
9g
3%
Dietary Fiber
2g
9%
Total Sugars
4g
Protein
15g
29%
Vitamin C
16mg
18%
Calcium
262mg
20%
Iron
2mg
11%
Potassium
505mg
11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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