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    Mediterranean Frittata

    BY Ayeh Manfre · UPDATED: Mar 8, 25 · PUBLISHED: Jan 24, 21 · 12 Comments

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    My Mediterranean Frittata recipe is healthy and packed full of veggies & protein. It's easy to make and perfect for brunch, lunch, or dinner.

    I get so many requests to share healthy meal prep ideas and I love making dishes where I can have leftovers for lunch over a few days. My Mediterranean Frittata is the perfect example as it’s quite healthy being packed full of veggies & protein. It’s also super easy to make and will keep in the fridge for up to 4-5 days making it great for meal prep, well that’s if it lasts that long!

    You can enjoy it for breakfast or lunch and can be made in less than 30 minutes with 8 servings included in this recipe!

    Table of Contents
    • What is Frittata?
    • Ingredients to Make Mediterranean Frittata
    • Important Tips
    • More Egg Recipes
    • More Breakfast Recipes
    • Recipe
    • Comments

    What is Frittata?

    Frittata is an egg dish in between a quiche and an omelette. The main differences are that a Frittata doesn't have any pastry or crust that you typically find with a quiche.

    Its also slow-cooked on a lower heat compared to an omelette which is cooked much faster on high heat.

    It's a great way to sneak in vegetables and it's versatile as it can be eaten as breakfast or as a main meal.

    Ingredients to Make Mediterranean Frittata

    • Eggs, I always prefer to choose large free-range eggs
    • Kalamata Olives bring a beautiful saltiness which means you don't have to add any salt
    • Spinach, I have used baby spinach in this recipe, you can also use English spinach
    • Cherry tomatoes bring a lovely sweetness and burst of flavour
    • Feta Cheese brings a nice creamy and subtle saltiness. I have used Persian feta as it's much softer, you can use your preferred feta cheese.
    • Red Onion, I always love using red onion for its sweetness and subtle onion taste
    • Oregano, I love adding oregano as my preferred herb as it goes so well with Mediterranean flavours

    Important Tips

    • Always preheat the oven, this will reduce your cooking time 
    • Make sure to have the eggs mixed first and all the prep done before you start cooking
    • Don’t cut the tomatoes too small as they can become mushy when cooked. If you have very small cherry tomatoes, you can leave them whole
    • When sautéing the vegetables, only cook them lightly as they will continue cooking in the oven so you don’t want them overcooked
    • Ensure to mix the cooked vegetables into the egg mixture quickly as they can scramble and start cooking from the heat of the vegetables 
    • Check that the frittata is cooked by sticking a toothpick into the centre once removed from the oven. It should come out clean. If your oven strength isn’t very strong, you may need to cook for the full term of 25 minutes.
    • Make sure to let the frittata cool down for at least 10 minutes inside the oven dish so that it sets. The eggs will continue to cook at this time
    • I like to slice all pieces evenly once cooked and store them in a glass air tight container. That way it’s ready to pick up and eat each day without any time or hassle
    • It will keep in the fridge up to 4-5 days 

    More Egg Recipes

    • Cilbir Turkish Eggs
    • Eggs in Purgatory
    • Persian Omelette
    • Pesto Eggs
    • Breakfast Bagel

    More Breakfast Recipes

    • Overnight Oats
    • Healthy French Toast
    • Baked Oats
    • Overnight Weetabix

    I love seeing your creations and remakes, so be sure to rate the recipe, comment and share your Mediterranean Frittata photo on Instagram so I can share the love!

    Recipe

    Mediterranean Frittata

    Mediterranean Frittata

    4.34 from 36 votes
    Author: Ayeh Manfre
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Mediterranean
    Servings: 8
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    Prep Time5 minutes mins
    Cook Time22 minutes mins
    Total Time27 minutes mins

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    Ingredients 

    • 10 free-range eggs
    • 150 g baby or English spinach
    • 200 g cherry tomatoes
    • 1 small red onion
    • 60 g kalamata olives
    • 60 g feta cheese
    • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
    • Olive oil spray

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 220°C/425°F and spray an oven dish with olive oil, making sure to spray the sides and edges.
    • Prepare vegetables by slicing cherry tomatoes in halves, red onion into small cubes, olives in halves, and roughly chop the spinach
    • Crack all the eggs into a large bowl and whisk until well combined.
    • Add the olives and crumble in ¾ of the feta cheese.
    • On medium heat, sauté the onion in a pan with olive oil.
    • Once translucent, add cherry tomatoes and season with oregano. Once they have a nice sear, add the spinach and cook together for 1 minute.
    • Remove from the heat and add to the bowl with the remaining ingredients
    • With a spoon, mix together quickly so the eggs don’t scramble and start to cook.
    • Pour mixture into the greased oven dish ensuring its level and evenly spread.
    • Crumble over the remaining feta cheese then place in the oven to cook for 22-25 minutes. Check that it is cooked all the way through by sticking a toothpick in to make sure it comes out clean.
    • Remove from the oven and allow it to cool down and set for at least 10 minutes. Once rested, slice and enjoy for brunch, lunch or any time of the day!
    ⭐️ Final Step! Would love if you left a rating and comment to let me know how it went. Your feedback helps inspire others and means alot ❤️
    Keywords: italian, meal prep, quick

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      4.34 from 36 votes (32 ratings without comment)

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    1. Rebecca says

      April 05, 2021 at 4:55 pm

      5 stars
      This is just dreamy and so easy to make!

      Reply
      • Ayeh says

        April 07, 2021 at 5:39 pm

        So glad you like it Rebecca 🙂 xx

        Reply
    2. Kostantina says

      June 06, 2021 at 1:12 pm

      5 stars
      Easy to make and delicious to eat ! I added mushrooms aswell ... Will make again !

      Reply
      • Ayeh says

        June 07, 2021 at 1:51 pm

        The sound of adding mushrooms sounds amazing! So happy you love this recipe dear xx

        Reply
        • Alice says

          June 23, 2021 at 1:55 am

          Love this! I made it Sunday night for the week and between my daughter and me, it’s almost gone! Love your content Ayeh!

          Reply
          • Ayeh says

            June 24, 2021 at 7:29 pm

            Lovely to hear Alice! Hehe it never lasts in my house too x

            Reply
    3. Laly says

      October 29, 2021 at 10:31 pm

      Hello! Have you tried it with egg whites?

      Reply
      • Ayeh says

        November 29, 2021 at 7:18 pm

        I havnt lovely , but it's worth a try. I would recommend more seasoning to hive it more flavour if you do this x

        Reply
    4. Meg says

      February 13, 2022 at 4:26 am

      5 stars
      Delicious! I ended up using some leftover diced tomatoes I had and threw some pepperoncini in as well. Really liked the oregano and olives.

      Reply
      • Ayeh says

        February 13, 2022 at 10:39 am

        Oh perfect yum!!

        Reply
    5. Rebecca says

      December 13, 2024 at 12:07 am

      5 stars
      My husband and I both enjoyed this recipe. It’s delicious! I did increase the feta as I had some I needed to use. Will make again. Thank you for sharing. Do you think it could be frozen and reheated?

      Reply
      • Ayeh Manfre says

        December 15, 2024 at 8:03 pm

        Sounds great! Yes you sure can 🙂

        Reply
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