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.
Servings 4
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!