Greek Vegetable Frittata – Fresh, Flavorful & Packed with Mediterranean Goodness

🎉 Introduction

Say hello to your new favorite breakfast or brunch dish: the Greek Vegetable Frittata! This colorful, veggie-packed frittata features classic Mediterranean ingredients like creamy feta, juicy tomatoes, tender spinach, briny Kalamata olives, and fresh herbs—all baked together with fluffy, protein-rich eggs. It’s healthy, hearty, and bursting with bold flavors.

Ready in just 30 minutes, this one-pan meal is perfect for busy mornings, elegant brunches, or light dinners. Serve it warm or at room temperature with a side salad or crusty bread for a complete Mediterranean feast.

🧰 Equipment Needed

• 10–12-inch oven-safe skillet (cast iron or nonstick)
• Cutting board
• Sharp knife
• Large mixing bowl
• Whisk
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Spatula
• Oven mitts

🛒 Ingredients

• 8 large eggs
• ½ cup whole milk or cream
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup diced bell peppers (red, yellow, or green)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2 cups fresh baby spinach
• ½ cup pitted Kalamata olives, halved
• ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
• ¼ cup chopped red onion
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or dill

👩‍🍳 Directions

Step 1. Prep Oven & Skillet

• Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
• Place oven-safe skillet over medium heat.

Step 2. Sauté Vegetables

• Add 2 tbsp olive oil to skillet.
• Sauté 1 cup diced bell peppers and ¼ cup chopped red onion for 3–4 minutes until softened.
• Add 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes; cook 1 minute more.
• Stir in 2 cups fresh spinach; cook until just wilted, 1–2 minutes.

Step 3. Whisk Eggs

• In a large bowl, whisk together:
  • 8 eggs
  • ½ cup milk or cream
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper

Step 4. Add Cheese & Olives

• Stir in ½ cup crumbled feta and ½ cup halved Kalamata olives.

Step 5. Combine & Cook

• Pour egg mixture evenly over sautéed veggies in skillet.
• Stir gently to distribute ingredients.
• Cook on stove for 2–3 minutes until edges begin to set.

Step 6. Bake the Frittata

• Transfer skillet to oven.
• Bake 12–15 minutes, until frittata is puffed and center is set.

Step 7. Cool & Serve

• Let rest 5 minutes.
• Sprinkle with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or dill.
• Slice and enjoy warm or at room temperature.

🍽️ Servings & Timing

• Servings: 6 slices
• Prep time: 10 minutes
• Cook time: 20 minutes
• Total time: 30 minutes

🧊 Storage & Reheating

• Refrigerator: Store slices in airtight container up to 4 days.
• Freezer: Wrap individual slices; freeze up to 2 months.
• Reheat: Warm in microwave or oven at 300°F until heated through.

🥄 Variations

• Meat Lover’s Greek Frittata: Add ½ cup cooked diced chicken or crumbled lamb sausage.
• Dairy-Free: Use dairy-free feta or skip cheese entirely.
• Low-Carb: Skip tomatoes if reducing carbs.
• Herb Swap: Try fresh basil, mint, or oregano instead of parsley or dill.
• Spicy: Add ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes to egg mixture.

❓ 10 FAQs

1. Can I use frozen spinach?
Yes—thaw and squeeze out excess liquid before adding.

2. Can I make it ahead?
Yes—bake, cool, and refrigerate; reheat before serving.

3. Can I use egg whites only?
Yes—use 12 egg whites instead of whole eggs for a lighter dish.

4. How do I know it’s done?
Center should be set and knife inserted comes out clean.

5. Can I use a different cheese?
Yes—goat cheese or shredded mozzarella works well.

6. Can I skip the olives?
Yes—if you’re not a fan, simply omit them.

7. How do I keep frittata fluffy?
Whisk eggs well and avoid overbaking.

8. Can I double the recipe?
Yes—bake in a 9×13-inch dish; extend bake time to 25–30 minutes.

9. What do I serve with it?
Green salad, roasted potatoes, or crusty bread.

10. Can kids eat this?
Yes—it’s mild, flavorful, and full of nutritious veggies.

🏁 Conclusion

This Greek Vegetable Frittata is bursting with fresh Mediterranean flavors from creamy feta, juicy tomatoes, briny olives, and tender spinach. It’s an easy, healthy, and protein-packed meal perfect for breakfast, brunch, or light dinners—delicious warm or at room temp, and sure to become a family favorite!

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Greek Vegetable Frittata – Fresh, Flavorful & Packed with Mediterranean Goodness

Say hello to your new favorite breakfast or brunch dish: the Greek Vegetable Frittata! This colorful, veggie-packed frittata features classic Mediterranean ingredients like creamy feta, juicy tomatoes, tender spinach, briny Kalamata olives, and fresh herbs—all baked together with fluffy, protein-rich eggs. It’s healthy, hearty, and bursting with bold flavors. Ready in just 30 minutes, this one-pan meal is perfect for busy mornings, elegant brunches, or light dinners. Serve it warm or at room temperature with a side salad or crusty bread for a complete Mediterranean feast.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Servings: 6 slices

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 8 large eggs
• ½ cup whole milk or cream
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup diced bell peppers red, yellow, or green
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
• 2 cups fresh baby spinach
• ½ cup pitted Kalamata olives halved
• ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
• ¼ cup chopped red onion
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or dill

Equipment

• 10–12-inch oven-safe skillet (cast iron or nonstick)
• Cutting board
• Sharp knife
• Large mixing bowl
• Whisk
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Spatula
• Oven mitts

Method

 

Step 1. Prep Oven & Skillet

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Place oven-safe skillet over medium heat.

Step 2. Sauté Vegetables

1. Add 2 tbsp olive oil to skillet.
2. Sauté 1 cup diced bell peppers and ¼ cup chopped red onion for 3–4 minutes until softened.
3. Add 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes; cook 1 minute more.
4. Stir in 2 cups fresh spinach; cook until just wilted, 1–2 minutes.

Step 3. Whisk Eggs

1. In a large bowl, whisk together:
2. 8 eggs
3. ½ cup milk or cream
4. 1 tsp salt
5. ½ tsp pepper

Step 4. Add Cheese & Olives

1. Stir in ½ cup crumbled feta and ½ cup halved Kalamata olives.

Step 5. Combine & Cook

1. Pour egg mixture evenly over sautéed veggies in skillet.
2. Stir gently to distribute ingredients.
3. Cook on stove for 2–3 minutes until edges begin to set.

Step 6. Bake the Frittata

1. Transfer skillet to oven.
2. Bake 12–15 minutes, until frittata is puffed and center is set.

Step 7. Cool & Serve

1. Let rest 5 minutes.
2. Sprinkle with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or dill.
3. Slice and enjoy warm or at room temperature.

Notes

🧊 Storage & Reheating
Refrigerator: Store slices in airtight container up to 4 days.

Freezer: Wrap individual slices; freeze up to 2 months.

Reheat: Warm in microwave or oven at 300°F until heated through.

🥄 Variations
Meat Lover’s Greek Frittata: Add ½ cup cooked diced chicken or crumbled lamb sausage.

Dairy-Free: Use dairy-free feta or skip cheese entirely.

Low-Carb: Skip tomatoes if reducing carbs.

Herb Swap: Try fresh basil, mint, or oregano instead of parsley or dill.

Spicy: Add ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes to egg mixture.

❓ 10 FAQs
1. Can I use frozen spinach?
Yes—thaw and squeeze out excess liquid before adding.

2. Can I make it ahead?
Yes—bake, cool, and refrigerate; reheat before serving.

3. Can I use egg whites only?
Yes—use 12 egg whites instead of whole eggs for a lighter dish.

4. How do I know it’s done?
Center should be set and knife inserted comes out clean.

5. Can I use a different cheese?
Yes—goat cheese or shredded mozzarella works well.

6. Can I skip the olives?
Yes—if you’re not a fan, simply omit them.

7. How do I keep frittata fluffy?
Whisk eggs well and avoid overbaking.

8. Can I double the recipe?
Yes—bake in a 9×13-inch dish; extend bake time to 25–30 minutes.

9. What do I serve with it?
Green salad, roasted potatoes, or crusty bread.

10. Can kids eat this?
Yes—it’s mild, flavorful, and full of nutritious veggies.

🏁 Conclusion
This Greek Vegetable Frittata is bursting with fresh Mediterranean flavors from creamy feta, juicy tomatoes, briny olives, and tender spinach. It’s an easy, healthy, and protein-packed meal perfect for breakfast, brunch, or light dinners—delicious warm or at room temp, and sure to become a family favorite!