Baby Eggplant, Olive, and Herb-Cheese Frittata

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
3%
Baby Eggplant, Olive, and Herb-Cheese Frittata
45 min.
2
574kcal

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Start your day on a delicious note with this vibrant Baby Eggplant, Olive, and Herb-Cheese Frittata. Perfect for brunch or breakfast, this dish is not only a feast for the eyes but also a delightful combination of flavors that will make your taste buds dance. The star of the show, the baby eggplants, offer a tender texture and subtle sweetness, while the creamy Boursin cheese infused with herbs and garlic adds a rich, savory depth that beautifully complements the earthy olives and fresh basil.

Adorned with colorful eggplant halves, the frittata is both a stunning centerpiece and a hearty meal that is entirely vegetarian and gluten-free. The high-calorie count of 574 kcal per serving ensures that it is satisfying enough to fuel your morning or replenish you after a mid-day slump. With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, you can whip up this comforting dish with minimal fuss while still impressing friends or family members with your culinary skills.

Whether you choose to savor it at the breakfast table or incorporate it into a leisurely brunch spread, this frittata is sure to become a favorite in your recipe repertoire. Grab your frying pan and let’s get cooking—it’s time to indulge in a wholesome meal that celebrates fresh, vibrant ingredients!

Ingredients

  •  baby purple eggplants 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 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

Calories574kcal
Protein12.49%
Fat84.94%
Carbs2.57%

Properties

Glycemic Index
57.17
Glycemic Load
0.11
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
11.925652154114%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:574.24kcal
28.71%
Fat:54.03g
83.12%
Saturated Fat:25.39g
158.71%
Carbohydrates:3.67g
1.22%
Net Carbohydrates:3.49g
1.27%
Sugar:3.05g
3.39%
Cholesterol:448.24mg
149.41%
Sodium:1544.52mg
67.15%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:17.88g
35.75%
Selenium:30.75µg
43.93%
Vitamin A:1426.77IU
28.54%
Vitamin B2:0.46mg
27.17%
Vitamin E:3.09mg
20.57%
Phosphorus:201.82mg
20.18%
Vitamin K:17.65µg
16.81%
Vitamin B5:1.54mg
15.4%
Vitamin B12:0.89µg
14.83%
Vitamin D:2µg
13.33%
Folate:49.99µg
12.5%
Calcium:111.27mg
11.13%
Iron:1.93mg
10.73%
Zinc:1.34mg
8.92%
Vitamin B6:0.18mg
8.87%
Potassium:150.2mg
4.29%
Copper:0.08mg
4.22%
Magnesium:14.11mg
3.53%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.16%
Manganese:0.06mg
3.1%
Vitamin C:1.36mg
1.65%
Source:Epicurious