Spinach and Parmesan Frittata
This egg dish is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dinner. It's filled with fresh veggies, Parmesan cheese, and a touch of basil, and is sure to please everyone at the table.
This egg dish is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dinner. It's filled with fresh veggies, Parmesan cheese, and a touch of basil, and is sure to please everyone at the table.
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 8 large eggs
- 1/3 cup milk (i use nonfat)
- 1/4 yellow onion roughly chopped
- 3 heaping cups baby spinach roughly chopped
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or to taste)
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated divided
- 1/4 cup whole wheat bread crumbs
- 1 tablespoon butter cut into small pieces
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
- Carbohydrate 14.8062497837735 g
- Cholesterol 853.62578125327 mg
- Fat 24.4986970689319 g
- Fiber 1.37970626948721 g
- Protein 27.8067558895771 g
- Saturated Fat 8.34103333737159 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (271g)
- Sodium 405.769701932025 mg
- Sugar 13.4265435142863 g
- Trans Fat 3.73865025490933 g
- Calories 389 calories
Step-by-step
- Beat eggs and milk together.
- Heat olive oil in ovenproof skillet (I use cast iron).
- Saute onions until soft.
- Add spinach and garlic to onions, stirring for 1 minute.
- Remove from heat, then stir in the egg mixture, nutmeg, red pepper flakes, black pepper and 1/2 cup parmesan.
- Top with bread crumbs and remaining parmesan.
- Dot with butter,
- Bake in a 375 degree oven for about 25 minutes, until golden brown and set in the middle.
- Top with fresh tomatoes and basil before serving.
Undercooking the center while burning the bottom is the single most common error when making egg-based skillet dishes. Cast iron retains extreme heat, meaning a pan left too long on a burner will scorch dairy-heavy mixtures instantly before they ever reach the oven. Sauté aromatics thoroughly on medium-low heat, then immediately transfer the pan to a preheated 375 degree environment to ensure the proteins set uniformly from edge to center.
The Role of Equipment and Heat Retention
An ovenproof skillet is non-negotiable for this technique. Stainless steel pans can handle the heat transition, but seasoned cast iron provides superior heat distribution that creates a lightly crisped outer rim. Whisking eight large eggs with milk requires a wide bowl to incorporate enough air, yielding a fluffier texture than a hurried stir in a measuring cup. Grating fresh Parmesan rather than using pre-shredded cellulose-coated varieties prevents clumping and allows the cheese to melt smoothly into the egg matrix.
- Bake for precisely 25 minutes until the center no longer jiggles.
- Add fresh basil only after baking to preserve volatile aromatic oils.
- Substitute whole wheat bread crumbs with pino for a crunchier topping layer.
