Description
A flavorful and fluffy spinach, scallion, and feta frittata, perfect for a nutritious breakfast or light lunch. This dish combines fresh spinach, crunchy scallions, and creamy feta cheese, baked to golden perfection under the broiler.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 3 ounces Fresh Spinach
- 1 bunch Scallion (separate whites and greens)
Dairy
- 2 ounces Feta Cheese, crumbled
- 1 tablespoon Butter
- 6 Eggs
Spices & Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
- Sea Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven on the broiler setting to prepare for finishing the frittata.
- Prepare Vegetables: Chop the scallions, keeping the whites and greens separate. Roughly chop the fresh spinach, removing any tough stems. Crumble the feta cheese into small pieces.
- Whisk Eggs: In a medium bowl, vigorously whisk the six eggs for 3-4 minutes until well blended. Add ground black pepper and sea salt to taste, then whisk for an additional minute to combine well.
- Sauté Vegetables: Heat a 10-inch oven-safe frying pan over medium heat. Add butter and tilt the pan to coat the bottom evenly. Cook the spinach for 2-3 minutes until wilted, then add the scallion whites and cook another 2-3 minutes until softened.
- Add Egg Mixture: Pour the whisked eggs into the pan, stirring quickly to evenly distribute the spinach and scallions. Avoid stirring after this point to allow the frittata to set properly. Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese evenly over the top.
- Cook Edges: Cook the frittata on the stovetop until the edges appear solid and lighter in color, indicating partial cooking.
- Broil: Transfer the frying pan to the middle rack of the oven. Broil the frittata for about 6 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning, until the top is golden-brown and puffed up.
- Rest: Remove from the oven and let the frittata cool for 2-3 minutes to allow it to set further.
- Serve: Cut the frittata into six wedges and serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Ensure the pan used is oven-safe to safely transfer it to the broiler.
- Watching the frittata closely while broiling is essential to avoid burning the top.
- You can substitute feta with goat cheese or ricotta for different flavor profiles.
- For a dairy-free version, omit butter and feta and consider adding nutritional yeast for cheesiness.
- Add herbs like dill or parsley for extra freshness if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keywords: frittata, spinach, scallion, feta, breakfast, Mediterranean, vegetarian, oven-baked, easy brunch
