Earthy, soft spinach and salty brined feta are a classic Greek combination that work together in pretty much any dish—and the frittata is no exception. Plus it's a great, simple dish that feeds a lot of people, and gets you a big portion of your daily vegetable intake. Any leftovers slapped between two nice pieces of bread will make for a great brown bag lunch Monday morning.
Wilting fresh baby spinach is your best option, but in a pinch, that block of spinach in your freezer will work too. Just be sure to defrost it in the fridge overnight, or in the microwave a few minutes at a time.
Recipe Details
Spinach and Feta Frittata Recipe
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 medium shallot, finely chopped (about 2 tablespoons)
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1 medium clove garlic, finely chopped (about 1 teaspoon)
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1 (5-ounce) bag baby spinach
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1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh oregano
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Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
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10 large eggs, beaten
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1/4 cup milk
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3/4 cup (about 3 1/2 ounces) crumbled feta
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Sliced scallions
Directions
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Adjust oven rack to highest position and preheat broiler. Heat olive oil in an 8 inch non-stick skillet over medium high heat, until shimmering. Add shallo and cook until beginning to soften, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and continue to cook until softened, about 2 minutes longer. Add spinach and oregano and cook, tossing often until spinach is fully wilted and any water released by the spinach has cooked off, about 6 minutes total. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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In a large bowl, beat eggs and milk with a whisk until incorporated. Add feta and season with salt and pepper. Pour egg mixture over spinach then gently stir with a spatula to release the spinach from the bottom of the pan so that the eggs are in direct contact with the surface of the pan.
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Cook until eggs are almost totally set, about 12 minutes, reducing heat if necessary to prevent burning. Place pan under the broiler until the top is set as well, keeping a close eye on it so it does not burn, about 2 minutes longer.
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To release the frittata from the pan, loosen edges with a spatula. Place a dinner plate over pan, and holding plate firmly flip the pan over so the frittata releases onto the plate. Serve warm with toast and sliced scallions.
Special equipment
8 inch non-stick skillet
| Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
|---|---|
| 325 | Calories |
| 24g | Fat |
| 5g | Carbs |
| 21g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings: 4 | |
| Amount per serving | |
| Calories | 325 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat 24g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat 9g | 44% |
| Cholesterol 488mg | 163% |
| Sodium 589mg | 26% |
| Total Carbohydrate 5g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 4% |
| Total Sugars 3g | |
| Protein 21g | |
| Vitamin C 12mg | 58% |
| Calcium 252mg | 19% |
| Iron 4mg | 20% |
| Potassium 432mg | 9% |
| *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | |