A frittata is an Italian dish similar to an omelet, but instead of folding the egg mixture around a filling, the filling is mixed in with the eggs, cooked briefly on the stove and then finished under the broiler.
My goal for the new year is to eat more fruits and vegetables. I love fruit, but it’s always difficult for me to get excited about eating veggies early in the day. So this frittata is a great, easy way to start the day with healthy protein and sneak in some veggies in the morning.
I used great-tasting eggs and filled the frittata with roasted sweet potato and parsnips. Roasting vegetables helps to concentrate and caramelize the natural sugars in vegetables. A healthy, delicious breakfast that’s going to keep you going strong all morning long.
Roasted Vegetable Frittata
Ingredients
- 1 cup sliced sweet potatoes peeled ¼-inch thick slices
- 1 cup sliced parsnips peeled ¼-inch thick slices
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- ¼ teaspoon salt divided
- ¼ teaspoon pepper divided
- ½ cup chopped red onion
- 6 large eggs
- ¼ cup milk
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoons fresh basil or 1 teaspoon of dried basil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425º.
- In a plastic bag combine chopped vegetables, 1 tablespoon olive oil, ⅛ teaspoon salt and ⅛ teaspoon pepper. Shake well to thoroughly coat the vegetables with oil. Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with tin foil. Bake until tender and browned, 10-15 minutes.*
- In a large nonstick ovenproof skillet, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the roasted vegetables and stir to combine.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, Parmesan cheese, basil, and remaining salt and pepper until well blended. Pour the egg mixture over the vegetables in the skillet.
- Cover and cook over medium-low heat until the egg mixture is almost set, but the top is still runny, about 5 minutes.
- Place the skillet under the broiler and broil until the top is puffy and golden brown, about 5 minutes.
- Cut into wedges and serve.
Rebeccah Young
Has anyone tried baking this in the oven and not using the stove top? I’d like to turn it into one of those overnight casseroles if possible, so I can serve it to a crowd.
Valérie ( France )
Voilà pour un repas complet
Je te souhaite une belle journée
Valérie.
Sue
Your frittata looks DELISH, Barbara! I would happily eat eggs for breakfast, lunch and dinner:) Roasting vegies is the only way to go!
angela@spinachtiger
A nice hearty healthy choice for winter. Being Italian, I’ve made frittatas in my sleep, but never with sweet potatoes. I like it.
Paula
I’d love a slice of this healthy and delicious looking frittata.
Bree
I love roasted vegetables and frittatas, which means this is the perfect combination! 🙂
Sue @ Cakeballs, cookies and more
Oh that looks great!
Rachel @ Baked by Rachel
Beautiful! I love that this is finished in the oven. I had no idea that’s how they were made, at least partially. 🙂
Eliana
i adore frittata. Love that you can have them any time of day and just throw in whatever is in your fridge. Yours here looks delicious Barbara.
natalie (the sweets life)
I’m always looking for healthy breakfast options (esp that contain veggies!)–this looks great!
garlutti
Hello from VIGO SPAIN. After the holidays I visit again .. HAPPY NEW YEAR ENTRY .. .. but later I love this recipe fritata, I’ll buy you a piece of apple pie kisses my Marimi
Alison @ Ingredients, Inc
wow this looks so good! I am bookmarking this one!
Jamie
I definitely have to start eating better – and more veg. But I noticed that you made donuts just before the frittata! That’s my girl! And my kinda meal – this great frittata and a donut! xo
Ashley @ Kitchen Meets Girl
Beautiful! My husband is a BIG breakfast eater (as in eggs, sausage, gravy, etc) but I need something a little lighter calorie-wise…yet substantial enough to fill me up. This recipe might satisfy us both. =)
Maria
Can I come over for breakfast? 🙂 LOVE this!
Melissa // thefauxmartha
Yum! This looks delish! I’ve been craving a frittata. I may just have to try this!
Deborah
I was just reading a thing yesterday that said you should be eating vegetables with every meal, including breakfast. This is such a great way to get those veggies in at breakfast!
Kalyn
Sounds delicious! I am a big frittata fan.
kelley
It looks delicious! I love veggies and would happily gobble this up early in the morning!
Rosa
A beautiful frittata! Really mouthwatering.
Cheers,
Rosa