Zucchini-Onion Frittata Recipe

Name: Zucchini-Onion Frittata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 medium zucchini, thinly sliced; 1 medium onion, cut in half and sliced; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided; 8 large eggs; 1/4 cup milk; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil; Garnish: chopped seeded plum tomatoes

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
1 medium onion, cut in half and sliced
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
8 large eggs
1/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
Garnish: chopped seeded plum tomatoes

1
Melt butter with oil in a 12-inch ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat; add zucchini and onion, and saute 12 to 14 minutes or until onion is tender. Remove from heat, and stir in 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese.
2
Whisk together eggs and next 3 ingredients at least 1 minute or until well blended. Pour over vegetable mixture.
3
Bake at 350u00b0 for 13 to 15 minutes or until set; increase oven temperature to broil, and broil 5 1/2 inches from heat 1 to 2 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Sprinkle evenly with remaining 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese and basil. Garnish, if desired.
4
Lightened Zucchini-Onion Frittata: Reduce butter to 1 tablespoon, and omit oil. Saute zucchini and onion as directed; remove from heat. Reduce grated Parmesan cheese to 1/4 cup, stirring 2 tablespoons into vegetable mixture. Substitute 1 (15-ounce) carton garden vegetable egg substitute for 8 eggs and 1/4 cup lowfat milk for 1/4 cup milk, and whisk together with salt and pepper. Pour over vegetable mixture. Bake as directed; do not broil. Sprinkle evenly with remaining 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese and basil. Garnish, if desired.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 2 medium zucchini, thinly sliced, 1 medium onion, cut in half and sliced, and more.

Yes, Zucchini-Onion Frittata falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Zucchini-Onion Frittata

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