Description
Hearty spinach and sundried tomato frittata combines Mediterranean flavors with protein-packed eggs. Home cooks discover a simple, nutritious meal that brings Mediterranean sunshine right to breakfast tables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 whole eggs
- 4 egg whites
- 1 cup (240 ml) fresh spinach, chopped
- 8 sun-dried tomato halves, chopped
- ½ cup (60 g) grated Asiago
- 2 tsps olive oil
- 1 small shallot, chopped
- 2 tbsps chopped fresh basil
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- Vegetable oil cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set the oven to 425°F, creating an ideal baking environment for a perfectly golden frittata.
- Prepare Skillet: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, creating a flavorful base for sautéing aromatics.
- Build Flavor Base: Sauté shallots until translucent, then add spinach and allow leaves to wilt completely, releasing their vibrant green essence.
- Craft Egg Mixture: Whisk eggs and egg whites in a spacious mixing bowl, gently folding in sun-dried tomatoes, crumbled cheese, and torn basil leaves.
- Season and Combine: Incorporate the cooled spinach-shallot mixture into the egg blend, seasoning generously with salt and black pepper to elevate the taste profile.
- Bake and Set: Distribute the mixture evenly among cooking-spray coated baking dishes, then bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes until the center sets and the top turns a appetizing golden brown.
- Rest and Serve: Remove from the oven and let the frittatas rest briefly, allowing them to firm up and develop a perfect texture before presenting at the table.
Notes
- Prep Ahead Strategy: Chop shallots, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes in advance to streamline cooking process and reduce total preparation time.
- Temperature Precision: Use an oven thermometer to confirm accurate 425°F heat for consistent frittata texture and even cooking.
- Moisture Management: Gently pat sun-dried tomatoes and spinach with paper towels to remove excess liquid, preventing soggy frittata texture.
- Cheese Selection Tip: Choose creamy cheeses like feta or goat cheese that melt smoothly and complement the Mediterranean-inspired flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 163
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 260 mg