Mini Frittatas are wonderful little egg muffins, great for lunchboxes. You can get creative as they can be made with anything and everything. Here are 2 recipes you can choose from, one with meat and another one with only veggies. Take your pick and when you add it to the lunchbox don’t forget to add a loving note to give it that personal touch.
MUSHROOM AND ZUCCHINI MINI FRITTATAS
Ingredients
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 medium zucchini, halved and thinly sliced
- 1 cup thinly sliced fresh mushrooms
- 4-1/2 teaspoons butter
- 3 eggs
- 1/3 cup fat-free milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
Method
In a large skillet, saute the onion, zucchini and mushrooms in butter until tender; drain. Transfer to a muffin pan baking coated with cooking spray.
In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, salt and pepper; pour over vegetable mixture. Sprinkle with cheese and bread crumbs.
Bake, uncovered, at 200C for 18-22 minutes or until set. Let stand for 5 minutes. Yield: 4 servings.
SALAMI AND CHEESE MINI FRITTATAS
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 1 tbs origanum
- 1/3 cup cheddar cheese
- 1 tbs olive oil
- butter or cooking spray if needed
- cherry tomatoes for garnish
Method
- Spray a non-stick muffin pan – one that holds 6
- Roughly chop salami
- In a bowl mix salami, origanum and cheese
- In a separate bowl crack the eggs and whisk well
- Add the eggs to the mixture of salami, origanum and cheese
- Season with salt and mix well
- Using a ladle or spoon divide mixture evenly between the muffin cups.
- Bake at 200C for 14 – 17 minutes or until set
Frittatas will puff up considerably and then fall when removed from oven. Allow to cool 5 – 10 minutes before removing from pan – they will start to come away from the sides of the pan as they fall making them easier to get out
Garnish with a few cherry tomatoes, serve warm or at room temperature.
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Thanks so much for these recipes !