Zucchini-and-Potato Frittata

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
2%
Zucchini-and-Potato Frittata
50 min.
8
130kcal

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Start your day on a delicious note with this vibrant Zucchini-and-Potato Frittata, a dish that seamlessly transforms any morning into a delightful brunch experience. Imagine fluffy eggs enveloping tender, sautéed vegetables, with the subtle sweetness of caramelized red onions balancing the richness of the dish. This frittata isn’t just packed with flavor; it’s also vegetarian and gluten-free, making it a perfect choice for anyone looking for a wholesome meal.

The combination of fresh mint and garlic lends a refreshing twist, elevating the ordinary breakfast routine into something extraordinary. With only 50 minutes of your time, you can create a satisfying dish that serves eight, making it ideal for family gatherings or brunch with friends. Each serving is under 150 calories, allowing you to indulge without guilt. Moreover, the simple preparation and cooking methods mean that you don't need to be a master chef to impress your loved ones.

Whether you enjoy it warm straight out of the oven or at room temperature, this Zucchini-and-Potato Frittata is versatile enough to be served as an antipasti or for any meal of the day. Elevate your culinary repertoire and bring a burst of color and nutrition to your table with this easy yet elegant dish!

Ingredients

  • teaspoons balsamic vinegar 
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black
  •  eggs 
  • tablespoons mint leaves fresh minced
  • cloves garlic chopped
  • teaspoons kosher salt 
  •  onion red thinly sliced
  • tablespoons butter unsalted
  • 10 oz potato peeled cut into 1/2-inch pieces (2 cups)
  • oz zucchini cut into 2-by-1/4-inch strips (2 cups)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • colander

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F. In a medium saucepan, combine potatoes, 1 tsp. salt and cold water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook until potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork, about 10 minutes.
  2. Drain potatoes well in a colander.
  3. In a 10-inch, ovenproof, nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
  4. Add red onions and cook until soft, about 8 minutes.
  5. Add garlic and cook for 2 minutes longer.
  6. Add potato, zucchini, mint, remaining 1 tsp. salt and pepper and cook until zucchini is softened, about 5 minutes.
  7. In a medium bowl, beat eggs and vinegar with a fork.
  8. Pour egg mixture over vegetables in skillet and stir to blend. Cook undisturbed over medium heat until side begins to set but center is still wet and bubbling, about 3 minutes.
  9. Place skillet in oven and cook until eggs are set, rotating pan once for even cooking, about 10 minutes. To serve, loosen frittata from skillet and cut into wedges from pan.
  10. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Calories130kcal
Protein20.96%
Fat49.26%
Carbs29.78%

Properties

Glycemic Index
19.25
Glycemic Load
0.81
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
7.4508695913398%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.39mg
Hesperetin
0.13mg
Apigenin
0.07mg
Luteolin
0.16mg
Isorhamnetin
1.38mg
Kaempferol
0.18mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
5.94mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:130.08kcal
6.5%
Fat:7.17g
11.04%
Saturated Fat:3.22g
20.12%
Carbohydrates:9.76g
3.25%
Net Carbohydrates:8.38g
3.05%
Sugar:2.43g
2.7%
Cholesterol:171.21mg
57.07%
Sodium:653.95mg
28.43%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:6.87g
13.74%
Selenium:14µg
20.01%
Vitamin B2:0.24mg
14.21%
Phosphorus:126.68mg
12.67%
Vitamin C:8.89mg
10.77%
Vitamin B6:0.21mg
10.41%
Folate:38.1µg
9.52%
Potassium:321.66mg
9.19%
Vitamin B5:0.86mg
8.57%
Manganese:0.17mg
8.38%
Vitamin A:417.04IU
8.34%
Iron:1.25mg
6.94%
Vitamin B12:0.4µg
6.63%
Vitamin D:0.93µg
6.22%
Fiber:1.38g
5.51%
Zinc:0.82mg
5.45%
Copper:0.11mg
5.39%
Magnesium:20.54mg
5.14%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.65%
Calcium:43.55mg
4.36%
Vitamin E:0.57mg
3.83%
Vitamin B3:0.58mg
2.9%
Vitamin K:2.39µg
2.28%
Source:My Recipes