# Recipe: How to Make a Killer Frittata

Source: https://myersdetox.com/recipe-how-to-make-a-killer-frittata/
Published: 2015-02-27
Summary: Frittatas have saved me on more hungry weeknights than I care to count. Learn how to make a killer frittata!

Frittatas have saved me on more hungry weeknights than I care to count. As long as I have a few vegetables and maybe a little meat to throw in a skillet, I can have a frittata on the table in about 20 minutes.

Let me tell you, there is _nothing_ better than diving into a plate of steaming veggie-filled eggs when you’re home late and starving. All you need is eggs, a bunch of leftovers and a 10″ – 12″ skillet.

### **Serves 8 | Prep Time: 10 Minutes | Cook Time: 15 Minutes**

## Ingredients

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**Choose 3-4 of the following:**
 1 onion, diced
 1 potato, diced
 1 bell pepper, diced
 1 roasted red pepper, diced
 1-2 cups broccoli

sautéed kale or spinach
 1-2 cups cauliflower
 1-2 leeks, diced
 12 ounces mushrooms, diced or thinly sliced
 1 cup leftover pasta
 1 cup leftover rice
 1-2 sausages, diced
 1 cup shredded chicken, pork, or beef
 1 cup tofu, diced
 Any other leftovers you may have in the fridge

**Seasoning Ingredients:**
 1-3 teaspoons spices, like oregano, basil, cilantro, thyme, smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder
 1-2 cloves garlic, minced
 1/2 – 1 teaspoon sea salt

**Frittata Ingredients:**
 1/2 – 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
 6-8 large eggs, enough to cover the ingredients

## Instructions

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### Step 1

Heat the oven to 400°F.

### Step 2

**Sauté the Frittata Ingredients:** If the meat is raw, cook that first and then remove it from the pan to add back in later. Cook the vegetables with a little oil over medium-high heat, starting with the longer-cooking veggies like onions and potatoes and ending with softer veggies like red peppers. Add any meat or tofu and cook just enough to warm through.

### Step 3

**Season the Vegetables:** Since the vegetables will be mixed with eggs, you want to over-season them a bit here. Add whatever seasonings you wish to use along with a half teaspoon of salt. Let this cook for a minute, then give it a taste. It should taste strong, but still good. Add more spices or salt if needed.

### Step 4

**Add the Cheese:** Spread the vegetables into an even layer on the bottom of the pan. Sprinkle the cheese on top and let it just start to melt.

### Step 5

**Add the Eggs:** Whisk the eggs together and pour them over the vegetables and cheese. Tilt the pan to make sure the eggs settle evenly over all the vegetables. Cook for a minute or two until you see the eggs at the edges of the pan beginning to set.

### Step 6

**Bake the Frittata:** Put the entire pan in the oven and bake for 8 to 10 minutes until the eggs are set. To check, cut a small slit in the center of the frittata. If raw eggs run into the cut, bake for another few minutes; if the eggs are set, pull the frittata from the oven. Cool for five minutes, then slice into wedges and serve. Leftovers will keep refrigerated for a week.

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