
Savory Vegetable Frittata with Fresh Herbs
15min
25min
1
444
Chef's Note
For the fluffiest frittata, don't overmix your eggs - beat just until combined. The nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor while keeping this lactose-free. This frittata reheats beautifully, so consider making a larger batch for meal prep.
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Ingredients
1 cup egg whites
1 large whole egg
1/3 cup red bell pepper
1/3 cup zucchini
6 cherry tomatoes
1 cup spinach
2 tablespoons red onion
1 clove garlic
1 tablespoon fresh basil
1 tablespoon fresh chives
1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme
2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 medium sweet potato
1/4 small avocado
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Dice 1/2 medium sweet potato into small 1/4-inch cubes. Toss with 1 teaspoon olive oil and a pinch of salt. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 10 minutes until slightly tender.
- 3
While sweet potato roasts, dice 1/3 cup red bell pepper, 1/3 cup zucchini, and 2 tablespoons red onion. Halve 6 cherry tomatoes and mince 1 garlic clove.
- 4
Chop 1 tablespoon fresh basil, 1 tablespoon fresh chives, and measure 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves.
- 5
Heat an 8-inch oven-safe non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add 1 teaspoon olive oil and sauté onion for 2 minutes until translucent.
- 6
Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 7
Add diced bell pepper and zucchini to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes until slightly softened.
- 8
Stir in 1 cup spinach and cook until wilted, about 1 minute.
- 9
Add the roasted sweet potato cubes and halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet and distribute evenly.
- 10
In a bowl, whisk together 1 cup egg whites, 1 large whole egg, 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper until well combined.
- 11
Pour the egg mixture over the vegetables in the skillet. Sprinkle the fresh herbs over the top.
- 12
Cook on the stovetop for 3-4 minutes until the edges begin to set.
- 13
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes until the frittata is set and lightly golden on top.
- 14
While the frittata bakes, slice 1/4 small avocado.
- 15
Remove frittata from oven and let cool for 2 minutes. Slide onto a plate and serve with avocado slices on the side.
Nutrition Information (per serving)
444
28g
50g
15g
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