Speedy Breakfast Frittata

Quick Breakfast Frittata

Whenever I want a quick protein packed breakfast, my go to is these easy 2 egg frittatas. Just enough for a single serving and super quick to make.

Just saute any fillings you want, can be all veggie or you can add in some ham, bacon or sausage and then pour in your eggs, little bit of cheese on top if you like and then just as it's sets off underneath you place the pan under the grill to quickly finish off the top. So easy, filling and delicious.

What is the Difference between a omelette, frittata and quiche?

It's something I often see asked, mainly because they all use similar ingredinets like eggs and a choice of filling. So what exactly is the difference?

Omelettes are generally cooked in just a pan, either plain or with some filling and then folded over to seal all the filling inside.

Frittatas are very similar, but usually are started off on the stove and then finished in the oven or under the grill. The beauty of a frittata is that you don't have to worry about trying to fold or flip.

Quiches generally have a base, often a pastry case, but you can make a crustless version. But then you are probably wondering well isn't that then just a omelette or frittata. I suppose it is similar, but a quiche generally has other ingredients as well as eggs like either cottage cheese which is popular for a low fat version or things like cream for a more calorific version.

Best Pan for Cooking Frittatas

Any pan than can be used on stove top and in the oven is generally fine. I have a couple of wooden handled pans that I love. They are just the right size too for a single serve frittata.

Whatever pan you use if you are making it single serve like this recipe, then of course you don't want the pan too big. However if you are doubling or tripling up the pan you can use a slightly bigger pan. You just don't want to egg mixture to layer the pan too thin so that it burns or too thick that is takes too long to cook.

Good quality Non stick is also a good choice so that the frittata doesn't stick to the bottom of the pan making it hard to remove.

Cheese in a Frittata

You don't have to add cheese to a frittata if you want to keep the calories lower. Just some veggies and other add ins of your choice are fine.

I like to add a little bit of cheddar or parmesan for that cheesy flavour, you really don't need much, just a small amount grated (about 15g) added to the top is enough.

Simple Fillings for Frittata

Feel free to substitute or add your own choice of veggies, there is not right or wrong for this. The only key is to ensure you brown off before adding in the eggs to ensure you don't have lots of liquid that gets released which will make your frittata soggy and watery on the bottom.

Some things I like to add are:

• Leftover roasted veg - peppers, onion, zucchini, sweet potato, butternut
• Mushrooms
• Spinach or Kale
• Sauteed Peppers or Onion
• Sauteed Asparagus
• Cooked broccoli or cauliflower
• Peas
• Corn
• Tomatoes (you defintely want to cook these for a bit to cook off any excess liquid)

Additional protein:

I added bacon for this speedy breakfast frittata, but if you are making for lunch you can really add anything you like:

• Bacon
• Ham
• Cooked Chicken
• Salmon
• Tuna
• Cheese or any kind
• Meat Free Substitutes

More Frittata Recipes

Love frittata recipes like this? Check out these:

• Roasted Cauliflower Frittata
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• Spinach and Feta Frittata
• Sweet Potato and Spinach Frittata
• Ham and Hashbrown Frittata
• Bacon, Kale and Sweet Potato Frittata
• Roasted Vegetable Frittata

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