Easy Mediterranean Zucchini Frittata
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This Mediterranean Zucchini Frittata is incredibly soft, creamy, and delicious. Ready in 30 minutes or less, it’s filled with vegetables, ricotta cheese, and seasoning like dill. So simple to make, it’s become a new favorite for brunch or a light dinner.
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It is an easy-to-make, go-to meal anyone with a skillet can cook.
While I have several frittata recipes at 31Daily, this Mediterranean-inspired frittata is one of my favorites. I’m not sure which I love most—the zucchini or the dill. Perhaps it’s the whole combination of flavors that truly makes it stand out for me!
Mediterranean Zucchini Frittata Ingredients
This simple dish only requires a handful of ingredients. The exact measurements are in the recipe card at the bottom of this post. Here’s a list of what you will need.
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Zucchini (medium-size)
- Large eggs
- Half and half (or milk)
- Fresh dill
- Red pepper flakes
- Ricotta cheese (I prefer whole milk for its creaminess)
How to Make a Zucchini Frittata
Making a frittata is one of the simplest things you can cook. This recipe uses a stovetop-to-oven method, which is my preferred method.
Step-by-step instructions are in the recipe card at the bottom of this post, but here is an overview.
Step 1: Saute the vegetables
Slice the vegetables thinly and saute in a skillet.
Step 2: Whisk the eggs
While the vegetables are cooking, whisk the eggs, cream, and seasonings together.
Step 3: Cook until the edges are set
Pour the egg custard into the skillet with the vegetables and gently mix to combine. Cook until the edges are set.
Step 4: Bake
Bake in a preheated oven until the center is set with an internal temperature of 160 degrees F. Let cool slightly before cutting into wedges.
What is a Frittata?
A frittata is an egg-based dish, similar to an omelet, cooked in a skillet on the stovetop and finished in the oven. It’s creamy with a soft delicious texture and packed with vegetables and flavor.
Frittata vs Quiche?
While a frittata and a quiche may seem similar, they are two separate dishes with their own unique cooking techniques. How do you know which is which?
A quiche is a silky and rich mixture of eggs, cream, and cheese. It is very custardy and usually combined with meat and vegetables. A quiche is often baked in a pastry shell, unless it’s a crustless recipe.
While it’s considered a French dish, egg and cream pastries were found in early 13th-century recipes in Italy and 14th-century recipes in England.
Frittatas are usually made using eggs, cream, vegetables, and cheeses. Sometimes, they contain a variety of meats. They are typically cooked in a skillet instead of a pie plate or dish.
Merriam-Webster defines the Italian word “frittata” as “an unfolded omelet often containing chopped vegetables or meats.” Later they describe it as similar to a Spanish omelet.
Frittata vs Omelet
While a frittata and an omelet contain similar ingredients—egg custard, vegetables, and sometimes meat—the cooking methods are different.
Unlike an omelet, a frittata mixes the vegetables into the custard as it cooks.
How to Do Know When a Frittata is Done?
A frittata is done when the center is set. But the best way to be sure it is cooked through is to use a thermometer to measure its internal temperature. The FDA says a frittata or quiche should reach 160 degrees F.
Kitchen Equipment Needed
- Mixing bowl and a whisk or fork to combine the egg custard.
- 10-inch nonstick ovenproof skillet (here is my favorite on Amazon)
- Good knife for slicing vegetables.
Tips for Making a Frittata
Dairy
Full-fat dairy. My favorite is half-and-half, whole milk, and sometimes heavy cream. I’ve found that 2% milk or lighter becomes soggy and less creamy.
Pre-cook the vegetables
Vegetables need to be tender before adding the egg custard. When raw vegetables are combined with the custard, they can become soggy, and the vegetables do not fully cook.
For best results, cook them in a skillet before adding the custard.
Cheese
Cheese provides a frittata with a delicious flavor and creamy texture. I love soft cheeses (like the ricotta I’m using here), but goat cheese and feta are delicious options, too. Parmesan is always a good idea.
Keep an eye on the frittata as it bakes
It’s important not to overbake the frittata. Keep a close eye on it. It’s done cooking when the eggs are puffy, and the center is set.
The frittata continues to cook as it rests after removing it from the oven.
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Easy Mediterranean Zucchini Frittata
This Mediterranean Zucchini Frittata is incredibly soft, creamy, and delicious. Ready in 30 minutes or less, it's filled with vegetables, ricotta, and seasoning like dill. So simple to make, it's become a new favorite brunch or light dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 8 large eggs
- 2/3 cup half and half
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh dill
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper (or to taste)
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/3 cup ricotta cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Heat olive oil in a 10-inch ovenproof nonstick skillet. Add sliced zucchini and red onion. Cook, stirring often, until the zucchini is beginning to soften. Add garlic and cook another 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
- While the zucchini is cooking, add the eggs, half and half, fresh dill, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to a bowl; whisk until incorporated.
- Once the zucchini and onions are soft, pour the egg mixture over the zucchini into the skillet, stirring gently to combine. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring gently until the edges begin to set; about 2 minutes. Dollop the ricotta over the top.
- Place in the oven and bake until the center is set or when its internal temperature is at 160 degrees F; about 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool in the skillet for a few minutes. Serve!
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 296Total Fat: 22gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 393mgSodium: 718mgCarbohydrates: 7gFiber: 1gSugar: 3gProtein: 17g