Dinner

Fabulous Veggie Frittata Recipe

ByBen Miller December 13, 2025December 13, 2025

Introduction

The Fabulous Veggie Frittata is a colorful and satisfying breakfast or brunch dish packed with fresh vegetables and melted pepper jack cheese. This easy-to-make frittata combines vibrant flavors and a fluffy texture that will delight your taste buds.

A golden-brown baked frittata sits in a black cast iron skillet, with a slightly crispy top layer showing melted cheese and thin green herb strips scattered on the surface. The middle layer is a creamy, yellow egg mixture with visible green broccoli pieces and small bits of red, likely tomato or pepper, mixed inside. The skillet rests on a striped cloth, which is on a wooden board with small pieces of broccoli, white onion, and garlic cloves placed around. The background is a white marbled texture. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

4 Eggs
1/4 cup Milk
Nonstick Cooking Spray, as needed
1 tablespoon Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
2 cloves Garlic
1/2 Onion
1/2 Red Bell Pepper
1/2 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
1 cup Broccoli Florets
3/4 cup Pepper Jack Cheese
1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt

Instructions

Step 1: Set your oven rack on the top shelf and preheat the broiler to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).
Step 2: Spray a 10 to 12-inch cast iron skillet or frying pan with nonstick cooking spray, then add the olive oil and swirl to coat the pan.
Step 3: Place the chopped broccoli florets in a glass measuring cup filled with water to cover them. Microwave on high for 3 minutes until tender.
Step 4: Coarsely chop the onion and finely chop the red bell pepper. Mince the garlic cloves.
Step 5: Heat the skillet over medium-high. Add the onions, red bell pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes. Sauté, stirring frequently, until the onions and peppers are mostly cooked.
Step 6: Lower the heat to medium and add the minced garlic. Cook for another minute, stirring to avoid burning.
Step 7: In a medium bowl, beat the eggs and milk together until fluffy.
Step 8: Pour the egg mixture into the hot skillet over the sautéed vegetables. Drain the broccoli and add it evenly on top, then sprinkle with the shredded pepper jack cheese and kosher salt.
Step 9: Place the skillet on the top oven rack, leaving the oven door slightly ajar. Broil for 3 to 5 minutes, checking every minute and rotating the pan to brown the top evenly.
Step 10: When the eggs are brown and puffy, carefully remove the skillet from the oven. Let it cool on the stovetop for 3 to 5 minutes. Cut into wedges and serve.

Tips & Variations

Use other vegetables like spinach, mushrooms, or zucchini for different flavors and textures.
For a milder version, reduce or omit the crushed red pepper flakes.
If you don’t have a cast iron skillet, any oven-safe nonstick pan will work.
Try substituting pepper jack with cheddar or mozzarella for a different cheese profile.

Storage

Store leftover frittata in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a microwave or oven until warmed through. It also freezes well—wrap tightly before freezing and thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

How to Serve

A golden-brown frittata sits in a black cast iron skillet, showing one thick layer with a slightly crispy, bubbly texture on top, dotted with green sliced herb strips scattered evenly. The frittata’s surface has a warm yellow color with hints of browned cheese and bits of red and green vegetables visible beneath. The skillet rests on a striped cloth that is placed over a wooden cutting board. Around the skillet on the cutting board are small piles of broccoli florets, chopped onions, garlic cloves, and red chili peppers. The whole scene is set on a white marbled texture background. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make this frittata without a microwave for the broccoli?

Yes, you can steam the broccoli on the stovetop or blanch it in boiling water for 2-3 minutes until tender before adding it to the frittata.

What if I don’t have a broiler with adjustable temperature?

Set your broiler to the highest setting available. Keep a close eye on the frittata as it cooks, and rotate the pan frequently to prevent burning and ensure even cooking.