Zucchini Parmesan Frittata
Like all of you, I love to stretch each dollar. Well, a frittata, or an Italian omelet, traditionally baked in the oven and broiled in the end, is a great way to do it. You can use almost any veggie you enjoy and have on hand. Potatoes, asparagus, broccoli, corn, or in this case, zucchini along with cheese, are some of our favorite ingredients. Not only is it inexpensive, it’s hearty and can be served with little else for a satisfying, quick fix, meal.
Zucchini Parmesan Frittata is another low-carb entree, that is a favorite, especially with zillions of zucchini still growing like crazy!
Saute zucchini and summer squash with a diced onion in olive oil for 5-6 minutes. Whisk eggs well, add ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, and spices and mix well. Add egg mixture to the squash and onion in an oven proof skillet. Bake in 350 degree oven for 45 minutes
Turn on the broiler and watch carefully until the top of the frittata is light brown and bubbly.
Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before cutting and serving….with love.
Zucchini Parmesan Frittata
- 3 small zucchini and/or summer squash
- 1 onion,diced
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 9 eggs
- 1 cup ricotta
- 1-1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1-1/2 tsp. basil
- 1/2 tsp. thyme
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. pepper
Slice squash, dice onion and saute in an oven proof skillet for 5 to 6 minutes. While the squash is cooking, whisk eggs well. Add ricotta cheese and 1 cup of Parmesan cheese. Add the basil, thyme, salt and pepper.
Pour mixture into the skillet with the squash and onion. Sprinkle the last 1/4 cup of cheese over the top and bake in a 350 oven for 45 minutes. Turn the oven to broil and watch carefully until the top of the frittata is lightly brown and bubbly. Remove from the oven and let rest before cutting for 5 minutes. Serve with love!
Ahha: I’ve pictured what I served my guy who enjoys toast or a muffin with his frittata. He also likes potatoes, which I throw in when I have cooked ones ready in the fridge. I just “eat around them!” For me, I like to garnish mine with sliced tomatoes, omitting any bread. We also had a tossed green salad. Thanks to those of you who have e-mailed me and asked for more low-carb ideas. I’ll keep them coming!
Low-carb and lovin’ it!
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looks perfect
Here I am up bright and early and looking at this delicious frittata. Yum!
This sounds like a perfect Saturday morning breakfast! If I had any squash left on the vine here, it would be dried like an autumn gourd, but I have plenty stored up and a grocery store around the corner. I love squash!
Beautiful! I wish my husband would eat breakfast for dinner. No zucchini left on the vines here :(.
The frittata looks scrumptious! And the berries are the perfect side for it!!
Oh, does that looks delicious!!!!!
This looks so good to me! Thanks for sharing it. And your header looks good enough to eat too! 😀
Yum-Me! I love this, cause I love eggs and veggies!
I just happen to have ALL of these ingredients! I’m going to try it tomorrow! Thanks for the inspiration =)
looks sooo delish
i had a rather large frittata this past weekend
xoxo
bB
I appreciate the low-carb ideas and recipes- they inspire me to make my new eating plan a way of life and not just another diet. Thanks
yum!!!! i also love the low-carb options! thanks for sharing your gorgeous pics of such a delish looking dish! love your new fall blog header too! xoxo
MMMM Looks wonderful!!
I will be checking back for more low carb ideas!!
Have a Blessed weekend!
Yummm, sounds delicious. (Think I might add some fresh spinach) I love that you can serve it anytime.
“Yummy”!!! I am definitely making this! I LOVE egg dishes that make a meal and you can just through everything together… Thank you for this great recipe!
Hugs, Donna
Oh yum!!!
This sounds and LOOKS SOOO good!!Thank’s for stopping by today.
I can’t find the giveaway, could you email me the link?
Oh, my goodness your frittata looks HEAVENLY! I will make this recipe myself and soon!
My mouth is watering just looking at that! Thanks SO much for joining in on Thrilling Thursdays @ Paisley Passions. I hope to see you again next week 🙂
~Lori S.
Thrilling Thursdays @Paisley Passions
Your frittata looks fabulous!
Looks and sounds amazing. Thanks so much for linkin it up to tasty tuesdays. Can’t wait to try it.
Looks delicious! Thanks for linking up last week for Friday Favorites!
Looks delicious!