Hot Cross Frittata

This Hot Cross Frittata is a quick and vibrant vegetarian meal that brings the comfort of traditional Italian eggs into the microwave. Featuring a medley of red and green bell peppers, sliced zucchini, and onions, it offers a satisfying crunch balanced by soft, custardy eggs. The dish is topped with melted provolone or mozzarella cheese and decorated with bell pepper strips arranged in a cross pattern, giving it a festive look suitable for brunch or a light dinner. Ready in just 30 minutes, it's an easy way to use up fresh vegetables. Serve it warm as a main course or slice it for a hearty sandwich filling.

Cooking Method: Microwave

Cuisine: Italian

Courses: Breakfast

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 8

Calories: 239.2

Dietary: Vegetarian

Description

This Hot Cross Frittata is a quick and vibrant vegetarian meal that brings the comfort of traditional Italian eggs into the microwave. Featuring a medley of red and green bell peppers, sliced zucchini, and onions, it offers a satisfying crunch balanced by soft, custardy eggs. The dish is topped with melted provolone or mozzarella cheese and decorated with bell pepper strips arranged in a cross pattern, giving it a festive look suitable for brunch or a light dinner. Ready in just 30 minutes, it's an easy way to use up fresh vegetables. Serve it warm as a main course or slice it for a hearty sandwich filling.

Directions

1
Place the red bell pepper strips, chopped green bell pepper, zucchini slices, thinly sliced onion, olive oil, and basil leaves into a 9-inch microwave-safe pie plate or glass dish.
2
Cover the dish with vented plastic wrap or a microwave-safe lid and microwave on high for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
3
Remove the dish from the microwave and carefully remove the red bell pepper strips, setting them aside for decoration later.
4
Sprinkle half of the shredded cheese over the cooked vegetables in the pie plate and set the remaining cheese aside.
5
Pour the milk into a microwave-safe glass measure and microwave on high for about 1 minute, or until hot but not boiling.
6
In a separate bowl or measuring cup, beat the eggs and then whisk in the hot milk until well combined.
7
Pour the egg and milk mixture evenly over the vegetables and cheese in the pie plate.
8
Sprinkle the remaining reserved cheese over the top of the egg mixture.
9
Arrange the reserved red bell pepper strips on top of the frittata to form four "X" shapes or a decorative cross pattern.
10
Sprinkle the salt-free seasoning evenly over the entire surface.
11
Microwave on 70% power (Medium-High) for 8 to 10 minutes, rotating the dish twice during cooking, until the center is set and no longer runny.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 239.2kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21.8g34%
Saturated Fat 12.8g64%
Cholesterol 52.2mg18%
Sodium 197.0mg9%
Total Carbohydrate 6.9g3%
Dietary Fiber 1.4g6%
Sugars 3.8g
Protein 4.4g9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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