Solstice Paleo Veggie Frittata (Printable)

A colorful frittata featuring seasonal vegetables, fresh herbs, and a paleo-friendly approach.

# List of ingredients:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 small zucchini, diced
02 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
03 - 1 cup baby spinach, roughly chopped
04 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
05 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

→ Eggs

06 - 8 large eggs

→ Herbs & Seasonings

07 - 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
08 - 1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
09 - 1/2 tsp sea salt
10 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

→ Fat

11 - 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F.
02 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a 10-inch ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper; sauté for 3 minutes.
03 - Add zucchini; cook for 3 additional minutes until just tender.
04 - Stir in cherry tomatoes and spinach; sauté until spinach wilts, about 1 minute.
05 - In a large bowl, whisk eggs with basil, chives, salt, and pepper until well combined.
06 - Pour eggs evenly over sautéed vegetables in the skillet. Gently shake pan to distribute.
07 - Cook on stovetop over low heat for 3–4 minutes, until edges just begin to set.
08 - Drizzle remaining olive oil over the top, then transfer skillet to oven. Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until center is set and top is lightly golden.
09 - Let cool slightly, slice, and serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The way the vegetables get sweet and tender in the oven while the eggs stay perfectly fluffy
  • How it makes any random assortment of seasonal vegetables look intentional and elegant
  • That it tastes just as good at room temperature for a picnic lunch as it does hot from the oven
02 -
  • I once skipped the stovetop step and threw everything directly in the oven and ended up with a watery, separated mess
  • Using room temperature eggs instead of cold ones makes a shocking difference in how evenly everything sets
03 -
  • Let the frittata cool for at least 10 minutes before attempting to slice it
  • A well seasoned cast iron skillet will give you the most beautiful golden crust

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