Simple Tips for a Healthy Frittata You Can Whip Up Any Time of Day—Plus Our 10 Favorite Recipes
When I’m craving a savory, healthy start (or end) to the day, it’s hard to beat a frittata. The beauty of this crustless quiche lies in its versatility and easy preparation. I can peruse a local farmer’s market for seasonal veggies for a weekend brunch frittata, or I can forage for zucchinis on the brink of turning and a half-eaten log of goat cheese in my refrigerator when I’m in a pinch. Either direction you choose, making a frittata is one of the simplest, fuss-free ways to prepare eggs. Having an arsenal of healthy frittata recipes up your sleeve can be your weeknight savior.
My Best Frittata Secrets
- Egg quality is paramount. You want the eggs you’re using to be farm fresh with a creamy, amber yolk. Learn more about selecting the best eggs.
- Splashing in a little cream to the egg mixture is a foolproof way to get a fluffy texture (and eliminate dreaded, dry sponginess).
- Fresh herbs take it up a notch. A few days ago, I made a rainbow chard, sesame, and shallot frittata and added fresh dill from my garden. Yum!
- Alice Waters, the queen of the garden, suggests stirring the veggies with the egg mixture before popping in the oven. Of course, I will gladly acquiesce.
If you don’t have the exact veggies a recipe calls for, never fear. Using whatever you have on hand, even beyond the refrigerator (think jarred roasted red peppers) won’t compromise the taste of your frittata.
And when it comes to the pan choice, cast iron is, hands-down, the gold standard for stovetop to oven frittata recipes. A properly seasoned pan will ensure perfectly smooth, photo-worthy slices.
Healthy Frittata Recipes Perfect for Any Meal
Healthy frittatas are a versatile, nutritious go-to for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, packed with fresh vegetables, lean proteins, and flavorful herbs. They’re simple to prepare, easy to portion for meal prep, and endlessly adaptable to fit any dietary need. Try any of the healthy frittata recipes below for a satisfying meal that works for any time of day.
Asparagus, Potato, & Goat Cheese Frittata
Goat cheese adds a rich texture you can’t get from just any old shredded cheese blend, and who doesn’t love potatoes with their eggs? This one’s hard to beat for the perfect brunch.
BLT Brunch Frittata
This BLT—extra carbs and gluten not included—makes this every savvy hostess’s secret weapon for quickly serving a hungry brunch crowd. The burst of tomato brightens up the fluffy egg mixture with a subtle sweetness that’s delicious garnished with fresh basil.
Mushroom, Spinach, and Goat Cheese Frittata
Whenever the fridge is looking scarily bare, this is one recipe Camille can always turn to. Eggs are always a mainstay in her kitchen—as the most versatile ingredient out there, eggs add sustenance to breakfast, lunch, and dinner—so it’s just a matter of throwing in whatever veggies you have into the mix and concocting a delicious meal in a pinch.
Pesto & Goat Cheese Frittata
The combination of ingredients here makes for a vibrant, show-stopping brunch centerpiece. Stove to oven to table in less than 30 minutes translates to more time sipping mimosas and catching up with girlfriends.
Vegetable Drawer Goat Cheese Frittata
This is another great recipe for when you’re running low on groceries. Pack in any veggies you have lying around, and you have a simple and delicious meal that’ll feed a crowd.
Heirloom Summer Herb Frittata
When winter starts to roll in, I typically find myself nostalgic for summer flavors. Luckily, this heirloom tomato frittata is the perfect solution for all of your warm-weather cravings.
Easy Frittata Muffin Recipe by Alice and Lois
Baby frittatas! Kids (and adults) go wild over anything miniature. I love to make these in advance and have them on hand as an easy breakfast for my daughter.
Tortilla Española by Spain on a Fork
While not at all similar to the Mexican tortilla, tortilla española is like a frittata loaded with potatoes. When traveling (aka eating my way) through Spain years ago, this was my favorite tapa of all time. I devoured it morning, noon, and night.
Broccoli, Cheddar and Cheese Frittata by Cookie + Kate
A delicious nod to a classic soup, this Broccoli, Cheddar, and Cheese Frittata is one of the most divine combinations we could imagine. Extra bonus points: it looks like a slice of sunshine on a cloudy day.
Charred Kale Frittata by Alison Roman
Major props to Alison Roman for developing this delicious frittata recipe while camping. Now I’m inspired to uplevel from those freeze-dried backpacking pouches.