Mediterranean Morning: Easy Spinach & Feta Frittata
This delightful frittata offers a satisfying and nutritious start to your day, echoing Mediterranean flavors. Perfect for a larger breakfast or brunch gathering, it features subtle aromatic notes of garlic and oregano. Ready in about 30 minutes, it’s both elegant and easy to prepare.
- Total Time28 minutes
- Yield6 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large eggs
- 1½ teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 6 cups baby spinach (about 6 oz / 170 g, chopped)
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese (2 oz / 56 g)
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 3/8 teaspoon salt
- 3/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C), rack center.
- In a large bowl, whisk eggs with pepper, salt, and oregano until slightly frothy.
- Heat a 10-inch oven-safe nonstick skillet over medium heat; add olive oil. Sauté garlic 30 seconds.
- Add spinach; cook, stirring, until fully wilted and most moisture evaporates (4–6 minutes). Spread in an even layer.
- Pour egg mixture over spinach; scatter feta evenly on top.
- Bake 14–18 minutes, until the center is set with no visible liquid and internal temp reaches 70–72°C (160–162°F).
- Optional: broil 1–2 minutes for light browning. Rest a few minutes, slice, and serve warm.
Notes
Nutrition Facts (per serving): Calories: 184 kcal | Total Fat: 12.7 g | Total Carbs: 2.0 g (Fiber: 0.5 g, Sugars: 0.9 g) | Protein: 14.4 g | Sodium: 389 mg
These values are approximate and may vary based on ingredients and preparation.
Nutrition
- Calories: 184