Vegetable Frittata

With school back in session, meal prep is the best way to make sure your kids are getting enough protein to get to lunchtime with plenty of energy left to focus on their work. This frittata can last a big family a couple of days, or it can be portioned and frozen for future easy breakfasts!

By Julianne Parkis

With school back in session, meal prep is the best way to make sure your kids are getting enough protein to get to lunchtime with plenty of energy left to focus on their work. This frittata can last a big family a couple of days, or it can be portioned and frozen for future easy breakfasts! When you are planning for healthy breakfasts, don’t forget to prioritize protein and stay far away from sugar for a great start to your day!
Vegetable Frittata
Ingredients:

-1 pkg. bacon sliced 1/2in. thick (Substitute 2T avocado oil for a vegetarian dish.)
-8 cups of chopped assorted veggies (Think onion, garlic, broccoli (florets/stems), mushrooms, frozen spinach.)
-1 dozen eggs
-1 cup cream, half and half, or milk
-1/2-1 cup of your favorite cheese, shredded
-Salt, pepper, and hot sauce to taste

Method:
1. Cook bacon until crisp. Use a spider to remove from the pan to a paper towel-lined dish to drain. Remove all but 2T of the fat and save the rest for a future delicious sauté base.
2. Cook your veggies in order of what needs the most cooking time. Onions until soft, garlic, broccoli stems to almost tender, mushrooms, broccoli florets, and spinach at the end. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Place cooked veggies in a 9x13 baking dish. Whisk eggs with cream and season with salt, pepper, and hot sauce. Pour egg mixture over veggies.
4. Evenly sprinkle cheese over, then bacon.
5. Bake at 425º for 35-40 minutes or until the egg looks puffed and slightly golden. Let sit for 10-20 minutes before cutting/serving.

This recipe is also great with a salad for lunch or dinner. Experiment with different meats and vegetables to suit your family’s taste. Check my website for plenty of breakfast ideas for the best start to your day.