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Spinach and Goat Cheese Frittata

Simple ingredients, minimal prep time and a delicious final product! The perfect breakfast prep for a busy week ahead or a beautiful spring brunch.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy, meal prep
Servings: 4
Author: Ashlen Leonard

Ingredients

  • 6 eggs
  • ½ cup milk 2% M.F.
  • 1 cup broccoli chopped finely
  • 1 cup spinach leaves chopped finely
  • 2 tbsp goat cheese crumbled
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill chopped
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • Pinch of salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Chop the vegetables prior to starting the cooking and mixing process. This will save you a lot of time.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk. Add the chopped spinach, fresh dill, crumbled goat cheese, garlic powder, salt and pepper and mix well. Set this aside.
  • Add the olive oil to a large frying pan or cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped broccoli and lightly saute for 2-3 minutes, or until it starts to soften.
  • Reduce the heat to low-medium and pour the egg mixture on top of the broccoli, making sure it is distributed evenly and all of the broccoli is somewhat covered with the mixture.
  • Cover the pan with the lid and cook for 10-12 minutes or until you see the edges of the egg mixture come away from the pan and the middle is cooked through.
  • Take the pan off the burner and allow the frittata to cool slightly. You should be able to gently tip the frittata out of the pan and onto a serving plate. Divide it into desired portions and enjoy!

Notes

Substitutions and add-ins

  • Plant-based milk alternative
    • Instead of using dairy milk in this recipe, you could use an alternative such as almond or soy milk.
  • Lactose-free milk
    • If you want to use dairy milk but prefer it to be lactose-free, just use lactose-free dairy milk in this recipe.
  • Cream
    • For a richer flavour and creamier texture, you can use whole milk or cream instead of regular milk.
  • Feta
    • Instead of goat cheese, try using salty and tangy feta cheese. Crumble it and add it to the egg mixture in the same amount as the goat cheese called for.
  • Mushrooms
    • Mushrooms are a great addition to frittatas, as they pair so well with eggs. I recommend sauteeing them with the broccoli before adding the egg mixture so most of the moisture is removed.
  • Fresh basil or parsley
    • Feel free to use either of these herbs in addition to or in place of the fresh dill.
  • Red pepper flakes
    • If you’re looking for a little spice, add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes to the egg mixture before pouring it into the pan.

 

Dietary considerations

  • Lactose free: opt for lactose-free milk and soft cheese. Goat cheese does contain lactose but it is a lower amount than cow’s cheese, and some people find it easier to digest.
  • Dairy free: choose a plant-based milk like almond or soy and a plant-based cheese. There are many soft cheeses made from soy or cashew that would work in this recipe!