Zucchini & Pea Frittata
A big open frittata loaded with green vegetables and herbs. Protein-rich, low-carb, works any time of day.
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- 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
- Heat the oven grill. Dice the onion and zucchini.
- Soften the onion and zucchini in the oil in an ovenproof pan, then stir in the peas.
- Beat the eggs with the parmesan, salt, and mint; pour over the vegetables and cook until the base sets.
- Dot with ricotta and slide under the grill until puffed and just set on top, 4 minutes.
- Slide onto a board, cut into wedges, and serve warm.
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
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.