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Zucchini & Pea Frittata

A big open frittata loaded with green vegetables and herbs. Protein-rich, low-carb, works any time of day.

25min
303kcal
19.8gprotein
Zucchini & Pea Frittata — Italian recipe, finished and plated
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Ingredients

Servings 4
  • 8 Egg
  • 2 Zucchini
  • 150 g Frozen peas
  • 40 g Parmigiano-Reggiano
  • 1 Onion
  • 2 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • 2 tbsp Mint (optional)
  • 100 g Ricotta (optional)

Method

  1. Heat the oven grill. Dice the onion and zucchini.
  2. Soften the onion and zucchini in the oil in an ovenproof pan, then stir in the peas.
  3. Beat the eggs with the parmesan, salt, and mint; pour over the vegetables and cook until the base sets.
  4. Dot with ricotta and slide under the grill until puffed and just set on top, 4 minutes.
  5. Slide onto a board, cut into wedges, and serve warm.

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About Zucchini & Pea Frittata

Zucchini & Pea Frittata is an Italian lunch or dinner that comes together in about 25 minutes and serves 4.

Zucchini & Pea Frittata: frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Zucchini & Pea Frittata?

A serving has about 303 calories — 19.8g protein, 13g carbs, 19.3g fat, 4g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.

Is Zucchini & Pea Frittata gluten-free?

Based on its ingredients, Zucchini & Pea Frittata has no gluten-containing components, so it's naturally gluten-free — as always, check that any packaged ingredients you use are certified gluten-free to be safe.

Is Zucchini & Pea Frittata dairy-free?

Not as written — it uses Parmigiano-Reggiano, Ricotta. Swapping those for a plant-based alternative makes it dairy-free.

How long does Zucchini & Pea Frittata take to make?

About 25 minutes start to finish, but only around 16 of those are hands-on — the rest is cooking time. In the Homecooked app the timers and parallel steps are sequenced for you so the hands-on part feels even shorter.

Do I need every ingredient to make Zucchini & Pea Frittata?

The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out mint, ricotta — they're optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.

How many servings does Zucchini & Pea Frittata make?

This recipe makes 4 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.