Quick N Easy Mediterranean Zucchini Fitters Recipe
This Mediterranean Zucchini Frittata is incredibly soft, creamy, and delicious. Ready in 30 minutes or less, it’s filled with vegetables, ricotta cheese, and seasoning like dill. So simple to make, it’s become a new favorite for brunch or a light dinner.
What is a frittata?
A frittata is an egg-based dish, similar to an omelet, cooked in a skillet on the stovetop and finished in the oven. It’s creamy with a soft delicious texture and packed with vegetables and flavor.
Frittata vs Quiche?
While a frittata and a quiche may seem similar, they are two separate dishes with their own unique cooking techniques. How do you know which is which?
A quiche is a silky and rich mixture of eggs, cream, and cheese—very custardy and usually combined with meat and vegetables—and often baked in a pastry shell. Unless it’s a crustless recipe.
YIELD: 4 TO 6
PREP TIME: 15 minutes
COOK TIME: 15 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 30 minutes
INGREDIENTS FOR Quick N Easy Mediterranean Zucchini Fitters Recipe
⭐2 tablespoons olive oil
⭐3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
⭐1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
⭐1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
⭐8 large eggs
⭐2/3 cup half and half
⭐1/3 cup chopped fresh dill
⭐1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
⭐1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper (or to taste)
⭐1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
⭐1/3 cup ricotta cheese
INSTRUCTIONS FOR Quick N Easy Mediterranean Zucchini Fitters Recipe
⭐Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
⭐Heat olive oil in a 10-inch oven proof nonstick skillet. Add sliced zucchini and red onion. Cook, stirring often, until the zucchini is beginning to soften. Add garlic and cook another 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
⭐While the zucchini is cooking, add the eggs, half and half, fresh dill, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to a bowl; whisk until incorporated.
⭐Once the zucchini and onions are soft, pour the egg mixture over the zucchini into the skillet, stirring gently to combine. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring gently until the edges begin to set; about 2 minutes. Dollop the ricotta over the top.
⭐Place in the oven and bake until the center is set or when its internal temperature is at 160 degrees F; about 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool in the skillet for a few minutes. Serve!
Tips for Making a Frittata
Dairy:
Full-fat dairy. My favorite is half-and-half, whole milk, and sometimes heavy cream. I’ve found that 2% milk or lighter becomes soggy and less creamy.
Pre-cook the vegetables:
Vegetables need to be tender before adding the egg custard. When raw vegetables are combined with the custard, it tends to become soggy and the vegetables do not fully cook.
For best results, cook them in a skillet before adding the custard.
Cheese:
Cheese provides a delicious flavor to a frittata as well as a creamy texture. I love soft cheeses (like the ricotta I’m using here), but goat cheese and feta are delicious options too. And parmesan is always a good idea.
Keep an eye on the frittata as it bakes
It’s important to not overbake the frittata. Keep a close eye on it. What you’re looking for are eggs that are puffed and the center is set.
The frittata continues to cook as it rests after removing it from the oven.
NUTRITIONAL INFO:
YIELD: 4 SERVING SIZE: 1
Amount Per Serving: CALORIES: 296TOTAL FAT: 22 g SATURATED FAT: 8 g TRANS FAT: 0 g UNSATURATED FAT: 13 g CHOLESTEROL: 393mgSODIUM: 718mgCARBOHYDRATES: 7 g FIBER: 1 g SUGAR: 3 g PROTEIN: 17 g