24 Frittata recipe ideas you’ll love for a quick lunch or lunchbox filler
Italian Frittata is super versatile and can be the basis of many delicious recipes perfect for a quick bite, protein packed lunch or as as filler for a lunchbox.
You can make frittata with almost any leftover you have in the fridge. These are my favorite recipe ideas.
Inspired by: Italian cuisine.
A fun idea: if you have scraps of leftover or want to present your frittatas in a fun way, you can use these recipes to make assorted egg muffins/ mini frittata tray. My kids love them! They are super easy to make and are perfect if you can’t decide which one of the recipes on this page to follow: you can make them all!
Frittata recipe (plain)
Plain Italian frittata is made with eggs, grated parmesan (optional), salt, pepper and just a dash of olive oil to grease your cooking pot. You can cook it on the stove top or bake it in the oven: in the first case, yo get a thinner, crispier result, while if you oven bake it you have a fluffier, airier result.
Personally, I find the baked version easier to make as it doesn’t require flipping it so if you are new to the world of frittata and have an oven, I’d go for that version!
The basic process is as follows:
In a bowl, mix your eggs, grated parmesan, a pinch or salt and a black pepper.
To cook on the stove: Heat a cast iron skillet on the hob; when hot, set the heat to medium, add a little bit of olive oil, then pour your mixture so it covers the bottom of the pan. Let it cook for a couple of minutes, then flip the frittata to cook the other side. Serve hot or cold.
Alternative flipping method: if you have difficulties flipping the frittata, you can use a clean plate to help you or you can cook it with a lid.
To cook in the oven: pre heath the oven to 180c/ 356 F. Grease an oven proof dish with olive oil, then pour your mixture into it and let it bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the eggs are fully cooked.
When adding additional ingredients: cook them as needed, then add them to the egg mixture. Only AFTER this passage, our them into the pan and cook with your method of choice.
Frittata di Pasta (pasta Frittata)
Add two your egg mixture your leftover pasta, parmesan, and fresh herbs like basil or parsley.
Spinach and Goat Cheese Frittata
Add two your egg mixture sautéed spinach, crumbled goat cheese and black pepper.
Veggie Frittata
This veggie frittata is a favorite in my household. It is super easy to make, flavourful and colorful and a fantastic way to feed protein and fresh veggies to the kids.
Ingredients: Sweet red peppers, yellow peppers, baby spinach leaves. You can find the step by step recipe here (baked veggie frittata)
Bacon and Cheddar Frittata
A very British combination for this frittata variation!
Add two your egg mixture crispy bacon and sharp cheddar to add a kick to the smooth texture of the eggs, making a frittata reminiscent of the flavors of an English breakfast!
Cherry Tomato and Mozzarella Frittata
Add two your egg mixture fresh tomatoes, mozzarella (dry it well), and basil for a caprese-inspired frittata.
Sweet Potato and Sausage Frittata
This si a fantastic leftover frittata dish with earthy flavors: perfect if you had a family dinner and have bits of leftovers you want to reuse! Add two your egg mixture roasted sweet potatoes, ground sausage, and fresh thyme.
Asparagus and parmesan Frittata
Add two your egg mixture tender asparagus spears and and a bit of parmesan on top make for a delicious, delicate yet tasty frittata!
Zucchini and Onion Frittata
Add two your egg mixture thinly sliced zucchini and onion, for an Italian classic: Frittata di Zucchine. You can find the full baked fresh zucchini frittata recipe here.
Smoked Salmon and Dill Frittata
Smoked salmon, fresh dill, and a dash cream cheese make a lovely breakfast frittata or brunch option.
Broccoli, cheddar and fresh tomato Frittata
Add two your egg mixture steamed broccoli florets, sharp cheddar, fresh tomato and a dash of black pepper for a fresh yet super tasti frittata
Chorizo and Potato Frittata
Add two your egg mixture spicy chorizo, diced potatoes, and a sprinkle of Manchego cheese to make a delicious frittata that make the most of these strong yet super popular Spanish flavors!
Spring Onions Frittata
Spring onions (sautéed in butter or raw) and black pepper may seem too simple ingredients to make a decent frittata but they are delicious with eggs!
Leek and Goat Cheese Frittata
Add two your egg mixture sweet sautéed leeks, creamy goat cheese, and dill for a delicate yet satisfying frittata dish
Ham and Swiss Frittata
Add two your egg mixture diced ham, Swiss cheese, a dash of black pepper
Spinach and feta cheese frittata
Roasted Red Pepper and Halloumi Frittata
Add two your egg mixture roasted red peppers, grilled halloumi cheese, and a sprinkle of oregano.
Spinach and feta frittata
A classic combination borrowed from Greek cuisine! Find the full recipe here
Artichoke and Parmesan Frittata
Add two your egg mixture tender artichoke hearts, grated Parmesan, lemon zest.
Cauliflower and Cheddar Frittata
Add two your egg mixture roasted cauliflower florets, sharp cheddar, black pepper.
Spinach and green beans frittata
Add two your egg mixture fresh spinach leaves and green beans for a delicate and fiber rich frittata like in this recipe
Carmelized Onion and Blue Cheese Frittata
Add two your egg mixture sweet caramelized onions, crumbled blue cheese
Shrimp and Avocado Frittata
Add two your egg mixture sautéed shrimp, creamy avocado, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro leaves
Eggplant (aubergine) and Mozzarella Frittata
Roasted eggplant, fresh mozzarella, fresh cherry tomatoes with a sprinkle of fresh basil leaves on top for an eggplant parmesan inspired frittata!
Kale and Chèvre (Goat cheese) Frittata
Add two your egg mixture sautéed kale, goat cheese, fresh cherry tomatoes (optional)
Pea and Mint Frittata
Fresh peas, mint leaves, and a hint of lemon zest
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