Best Broccoli Frittata Recipe - Simply Stacie (2024)

Broccoli Frittata is a great recipe to whip up for a quick lunch or even breakfast. Frittatas are so simple to make, low carb, and will fuel you to get through the rest of the day. Give this recipe a try today.

Frittata is my new obsession. I think because it’s a perfect fit with my low carb diet and there’s just something so right about eggs & cheese together. I can’t get enough!

I found this recipe in an issue ofCanadian Living Fresh & Healthyand it sounded so yummy and easy to make. It was delicious! Even my 8-year-old daughter gobbled it up. If you are a fan of broccoli and eggs, this recipe is going to be a show-stopper for you.

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What’sTheDifferenceBetweenanOmeletteand aFrittata

Frittatas are started on the stove and then transferred to the oven to finish cooking. Where an omelette is cooked fully on the stove with a mix of fillings and folded over. The other difference is a frittata is sliced more like a pie where an omelette is made for one generally.

Do You Serve Frittata Warm or Cold

We love to eat this broccoli frittata warm, but you can eat it cold if you prefer. Just allow it to cool a few minutes then slice and serve. Or if you want it to be served cold, feel free to make ahead the night before you want to serve so it is nice and chilled.

What If I Can’t Handle Heat

You can leave off the hot pepper flakes if you don’t like a little spice and heat to your food. Instead, you could add in some season salt to replace the pepper flakes.

Will Frozen Broccoli Florets Work inBroccoli Frittata

If you want to use frozen broccoli florets just allow your broccoli to thaw before you place in the frittata. You can thaw your broccoli by running cold water over the broccoli to thaw it faster or place the bag in the fridge the night before for a slow thaw. Either route works.

I love the way fresh broccoli tastes but you are welcome to use frozen if that is what you have on hand.

How to Make Broccoli Frittata

Start by cooking your broccoli in water in a skillet to help make it tender. You want to cook the broccoli for a few minutes and allow the water to cook out. Then add in your oil, pepper flakes, garlic, green onions, and brown it. Add in broccoli and give a good stir.

Then in a bowl beat your eggs and cheese and pour in thebroccoli mixture.

In the same pan you want to wipe it out, and then heat it over medium heat. Pour in your egg mixture and spread it evenly in the pan. Cook for 5-6 minutes and then from there transfer your skillet to the oven to continue cooking.

How Do You Know When Broccoli Frittata is Done

The easiest way to tell the frittata is done is to jiggle it slightly in the oven. If the center wiggles it needs to cook a bit longer. When the center is set and doesn’t jiggle along with the edges being lightly golden brown you know your broccoli frittata is done.

WhyDoesMyFrittataGoFlat

Frittatas will always fall when they are pulled from the oven. They are not meant to be puffy, it is just the air whipped in from the eggs deflating.

How LongDoes aFrittata Last

You can keep cooked eggs in the fridge when stored properly for up to four days. Just make sure to store in an airtight container or to wrap in aluminum foil to prevent air from getting to it.

Can IFreezeaCookedFrittata

Yes. Just allow your frittata to cool, and then place in a freezer friendly bag or container. Then keep it in the fridge for 2-3 months. I recommend thawing it in the fridge the night before you plan to eat it again.

Easy Frittata

Whether you are wanting to try something new or have a love for broccoli. This easy frittata will be a great recipe for you to try this week. Only a few ingredients are needed, which you might have already in your fridge and pantry!

This is our tried and true broccoli frittata we have made for years. It is one we always come back to for more. Especially my broccoli-loving daughter.

You’ll also like Pancetta and Onion Frittata, Bacon and Gouda Frittata, Zucchini Frittata or Turkey Bacon Frittata. Try my Broccoli Cheddar Soup and Broccoli Salad.

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