Description
Zucchini Frittata is a deliciously simple dish that brings together the freshness of zucchini and the richness of eggs, making it perfect for any meal of the day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 1 ½ lbs zucchini, sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil (or ½ teaspoon dried)
- 6 eggs
- ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Sauté the sliced onion until wilted, then add zucchini and cook until tender (about 10 minutes). Stir in fresh basil and let drain in a strainer.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs and mix in Parmesan cheese. Fold in the drained zucchini mixture.
- Heat remaining olive oil in the pan over low heat. Pour in the egg mixture and cook gently for 12 to 14 minutes until set.
- To flip, carefully invert onto a plate, slide back into the pan upside down, then cook an additional 2 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 190mg