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Mini Frittatas

Cultural Context

Originating from Italy, frittatas are a versatile dish traditionally made with leftover ingredients, showcasing the Italian love for resourcefulness in cooking. They are often served as a light meal or appetizer and can be enjoyed hot or cold. In modern kitchens, mini frittatas have gained popularity for meal prep and brunch gatherings, allowing for endless customization with seasonal vegetables and proteins.

ItalianITmain
30 min
easy
6 servings
Servings4
2/3 cup diced bell peppers
2 tablespoons milk or cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
10 eggs

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories; water can be used for a lighter frittata.

spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: frozen spinach

Kale offers similar nutrients; frozen spinach is often cheaper.

bell peppers

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: carrots

Zucchini can be a lower-calorie option; carrots are often less expensive.

1

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

2

Grease a muffin tin.

3

Portion out the diced bell peppers into the muffin tin.

4

Bake the peppers in the oven for 8 minutes until tender.

5

Whisk together 10 eggs, 2 tablespoons of milk or cream, salt, and pepper in a bowl.

6

Pour the egg mixture into the muffin tin cups until they are 2/3 full.

7

Add shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the egg mixture.

8

Return the muffin tin to the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes until puffed up.

9

Remove from the oven and spoon out the frittatas onto a plate.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbaking

Equipment Needed

muffin tinmixing bowlwhisk

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

milkeggs

Also Known As

Egg MuffinsFrittata Bites
Local Name: Mini Frittate

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