Baby Eggplant, Olive, and Herb-Cheese Frittata

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
3%
Baby Eggplant, Olive, and Herb-Cheese Frittata
45 min.
2
575kcal

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Calling all vegetable lovers! This Baby Eggplant, Olive, and Herb-Cheese Frittata is a delicious and easy dish that will surely satisfy your taste buds. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or lunch, it's a great way to start your day or have a light meal. With its unique combination of flavors and textures, you'll love every bite of this savory frittata.

This recipe features baby eggplants, which are smaller and more delicate than regular eggplants. They have a thinner skin and fewer seeds, making them perfect for sautéing and baking. The eggplants are cooked until tender, then combined with brine-packed olives, fresh basil, and creamy Philadelphia cheese and herb cooking creme. The result is a rich and flavorful mixture that perfectly complements the soft texture of the eggplants.

The use of eggs gives this frittata a fluffy and moist consistency. It also adds a good amount of protein, making it a satisfying and filling option. Plus, it's gluten-free and vegetarian, so everyone can enjoy

Ingredients

  •  peas split stemmed (plum-size)
  • 5.2 ounce philadelphia cheese and herb cooking creme with herbs and garlic, divided
  • tablespoons brine-packed olives green pitted coarsely chopped
  • large eggs 
  • tablespoons basil fresh chopped
  • tablespoons basil fresh chopped
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • whisk
  • spatula

Directions

  1. Heat oil in medium 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add eggplant halves, cut side down, spacing evenly. Cover; cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
  3. Whisk eggs, olives, basil, and salt in bowl.
  4. Sprinkle with pepper. Coarsely crumble half of cheese into eggs; stir to blend.
  5. Pour over eggplants, rearranging evenly in pan. Cook uncovered over medium heat until sides set and bottom begins to brown, loosening sides occasionally with spatula, about 5 minutes.
  6. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cover; cook until set, about 7 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories575kcal
Protein12.52%
Fat84.88%
Carbs2.6%

Properties

Glycemic Index
92.17
Glycemic Load
0.13
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
12.550869470057%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:574.7kcal
28.74%
Fat:54.04g
83.14%
Saturated Fat:25.39g
158.71%
Carbohydrates:3.72g
1.24%
Net Carbohydrates:3.52g
1.28%
Sugar:3.06g
3.4%
Cholesterol:448.24mg
149.41%
Sodium:1544.6mg
67.16%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Protein:17.94g
35.88%
Selenium:30.76µg
43.94%
Vitamin A:1532.27IU
30.65%
Vitamin B2:0.46mg
27.26%
Vitamin K:25.95µg
24.71%
Vitamin E:3.1mg
20.68%
Phosphorus:202.94mg
20.29%
Vitamin B5:1.54mg
15.44%
Vitamin B12:0.89µg
14.83%
Vitamin D:2µg
13.33%
Folate:51.35µg
12.84%
Calcium:114.81mg
11.48%
Iron:1.99mg
11.08%
Zinc:1.35mg
9.03%
Vitamin B6:0.18mg
9.02%
Copper:0.09mg
4.6%
Potassium:156.1mg
4.46%
Manganese:0.08mg
4.25%
Magnesium:15.39mg
3.85%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.2%
Vitamin C:1.72mg
2.08%
Source:Epicurious