Farmers’ Market Vegetable Frittata
Got eggs? Got produce? Then you’ve got the fixin’s for a perfect–and easy–meal! Frittatas are a simple and flavorful way to use the great finds at local farmers’ markets no matter what time of year. Breakfast, lunch, dinner–or anything in between–easy vegetable frittatas will be your new go-to meal on a busy day!
Servings Prep Time
8people 10minutes
Cook Time
20minutes
Servings Prep Time
8people 10minutes
Cook Time
20minutes
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Mix the eggs, milk, basil, salt & pepper.
  2. Preheat a cast iron or heavy metal skillet over medium heat. In skillet, brown the pancetta. Remove from skillet and drain any excess fat.
  3. In same skillet, melt the butter and brown scallions & mushrooms. Remove from skillet.
  4. Stir together the scallions, mushrooms & pancetta. Once mixture is cooled (about 5 minutes), mix into egg mixture.
  5. Preheat the skillet to medium high. Pour egg mixture into skillet. Scatter tomato halves across egg mixture. Top with cheese. Let the frittata cook for 6-8 minutes, or until it begins to set up. Do not stir the eggs, or you’ll just wind up with fancy scrambled eggs.
  6. Preheat broiler to 500 degrees. Remove frittata from stove top and place under broiler for 4-5 minutes, or until the cheese begins to bubble and brown on top.
  7. Remove frittata from oven and allow to sit for 5 minutes. Turn out onto a plate or serving platter. Slice & serve with a green salad. Yum!
Recipe Notes

Like oh-so-many of my recipes, I start with several versions of a recipe and then mix and match based on my taste and what I have on hand. Basically, frittata can be as seasonal as you want to make it.  In the thick of summer, tomatoes are a go-to, along with fresh herbs. Late summer screams out for additional uses for produce like zucchini.  I’ve finely diced those beauties and tossed those into dishes like this.

As for the herbs, the same rules apply. Don’t have fresh basil? In the fall switch to heartier flavors like thyme or oregano.  No scallions in the house? Try chives or shallots for that mild onion flavor. Or how about an all-mushroom frittata? Mix baby portabellas, button, shitake & oyster mushrooms for a deep, earthy frittata.

What types of produce do you like in YOUR Farmers Market Vegetable Frittata?