A healthy and delicious breakfast that's ready in almost no time and can be prepped ahead? Meet your new bff... Petite Vegetable Frittatas!
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Why I Love This Recipe
I was never a breakfast person until I was in my 30's. Well, unless it came in the form of a jumbo double chocolate chip muffin from Costco!! Do you guys remember those? They are basically chocolate cake in muffin form and VERY on brand. Well, times have changed and now I'm all about a healthy breakfast to kick off the day like these Petite Vegetable Frittatas! Especially as I'm not responsible for feeding 2 small kiddos AND myself - easy is the name of the game.
We go through 2 batches of these Vegetable Frittatas a week! I make them every few days and we just re-heat them every morning in a toaster oven. I've been known to dunk them in salsa, add a dollop of guacamole, or go back to my childhood ways and add a squirt of ketchup!
They're perfect because the last thing I want to do in the morning is make a mess of my clean kitchen! You can make them with any vegetables you have laying around your kitchen, add a touch of cheese and some fresh herbs and you have yourself a perfect breakfast! If you're looking for another variation of these Petite Vegetable Frittatas, check out my easy and delicious Zucchini Feta Frittatas. Trust me - they are equally as perfect!
Ingredients & Substitutions
- Red bell pepper
- Yellow bell pepper
- Zucchini
- Yellow Onion
- Parmesan cheese
- Eggs
- Chives
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste
For a full list of ingredients including measurements, see the recipe card below.
How to Make
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a large 10 inch skillet, heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Sauté the diced zucchini, onion and red and yellow bell peppers for about 5 minutes until they are slightly soft. Season with salt and pepper.
Spray a regular sized muffin pan with a non-stick spray.
Add the sautéed vegetables to the bottom of a regular sized muffin pan.
In another bowl, whisk together eggs and season with salt and pepper and add the chopped chives and parmesan. Fill the remaining area in the muffin tin with the egg, gently stirring the ingredients together. Bake the Petite Vegetable Frittatas in the oven for 10-12 minutes until the eggs are completely set.
Tips & Tricks
Use a Muffin Tin
- Opt for a non-stick muffin tin or silicone muffin cups to prevent sticking and make removal easier.
Prep and Cook Ingredients in Advance
- Sautéd veggies can be prepped ahead. Store them in the fridge so you can easily assemble the frittatas when you're ready.
Fill and Freeze
- After baking the Petite Vegetable Frittatas, let them cool completely, then wrap each one tightly in plastic wrap or store them in a freezer-safe container. They’ll last in the freezer for 1-2 months.
Reheat Easily
- To reheat, either microwave a frozen frittata for about 1-2 minutes or bake them in the oven at 350°F for about 10 minutes until warmed through.
Underbake Slightly for Reheating
- Cook the frittatas until they're just barely set. This way, when you reheat them, they won’t become overcooked.
FAQ's
What's the difference between a quiche and a frittata?
A quiche is a savory open-faced tart with a custard-like filling, while a frittata is an Italian-style open-faced omelet.
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Petite Vegetable Frittatas
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper small dice
- 1 yellow bell pepper small dice
- 1 zucchini small dice
- 1 small onion small dice
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 8 eggs whisked
- 2 tablespoon chives finely chopped
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large 10 inch skillet heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Sauté the diced zucchini, onion and red and yellow bell peppers for about 5 minutes until they are slightly soft. Season with salt and pepper.
- Spray a regular sized muffin pan with a non-stick spray.
- Add the sautéed vegetables to the bottom of a regular sized muffin pan.
- In another bowl, whisk together 8 eggs and season with salt and pepper and add the chopped chives and parmesan. Fill the remaining area in the muffin tin with the egg, gently stirring the ingredients together. Bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes until the eggs are completely set.
Notes
Nutrition Information
I've made this several times with a variation of veggies/meats/cheese. Perfect! They're great to take on a picnic. I bring sauce packets from Taco Bell to class it up. Haha!
Making these later but I think it would be helpful if you mentioned spraying the muffin tins-not everyoe might be aware this is necessary.
Can prosciutto be added?
sure thing!
Can I make these a day ahead of putting them into the oven? Trying to prep for Christmas!
yes you can prep the liquid mixture. I wouldn't pour into the muffin tins until day of. And be sure to spray them so nothing sticks
These are delicious mini frittatas that are great to have on hand for breakfast, lunch or snacks. They are a great way to use up whatever is left in the veggie drawer. Today I used bell pepper, leeks, zucchini and spinach.
Hi! This is an awesome recipe! Do you store in the fridge and if so for how long? Trying to figure out if this is a week long recipe! Also if we do egg whites whats the ratio? We will add in a yolk or 3 for more flavor 🙂
Thanks!
I keep in fridge for about 4-5 days.
Haven't made it with egg whites to be honest!
Do you have a recipe for egg bites?
These basically are egg bites, no?
Love this recipe! I used a large onion, red bell pepper, and kale. It took about 15-18 min to bake. The William Sonoma gold touch pan is incredible- I’ve made this recipe in a different pan with cooking spray and could not clean it for the life of me, but the gold touch pan requires no spray, and they pop out easily!
What magic makes these pop out of the tin? I’ve tried everything and have now resorted to a silicone tray. Yours look great though….so what am I missing?!?!
i use gold touch sheet pans from williams sonoma that are incredible and very non-stick
Very good receipe
I have made this recipe many times and vary it from time to time....changing the veggies and/or the the type of cheese. They look beautiful at the end of their baking time, but often "fall" after being out of the oven. I often have wondered if you know if there is a reason for this.
Love theses, so tasty. In the video it looked like you placed you muffin tin on a hot stone or baking tray? Is that Recomended?
Thanks. Love your recipe’s