Vegetable Frittata Recipe

Good morning! I love starting my day with breakfast. Breakfast is a fantastic opportunity to fuel your body. I try to start my day with at least 3 different food groups and include 1-2 servings of fruits or vegetables. It's my personal challenge to start the day with a healthy, nutrient-dense meal.

Mornings can be rushed. So, I like easy breakfast recipes that are tasty. I like making breakfast for dinner or "brinner" too. So, making a "brinner" that reheats well for the next morning is a win-win.

Frittatas are one of my favorite breakfasts. A frittata is an egg dish that combines vegetables, milk, cheese, and sometimes a protein. It's similar to a baked omelette or crustless quiche.

Here’s the recipe for one of my favorite frittatas.

Ingredients

6 large eggs

1/4 cup skim milk

1 teaspoon olive oil

1/2 cup mushrooms, cleaned and sliced

1/2 cup asparagus, cut into quarters

1/4 cup mozzarella cheese

1/8.teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Cooking spray

Kitchen Tools:

Mixing bowl

Whisk

Sauté pan

Oven-safe baking dish (I use my favorite Emile Henry dish. You could also use an oven-safe skillet.)

Kitchen knife

Cutting board

Measuring cups

Measuring spoons

Instructions 

Preheat oven to 400*F.

Pour olive oil into sauté pan. Add mushrooms and salt. Sauté for 10 minutes until mushrooms are tender. Set aside to cool.

Crack eggs into a medium-sized mixing bowl. Whisk eggs until combined, and they become a pale, yellow color. Add milk, 1/8 cup (2 Tablespoons) mozzarella cheese, mushrooms, and black pepper. 

Spray baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. I like to use canola oil spray. Poor egg mixture into the baking dish. Top with asparagus and the remaining cheese. 

Bake the frittata for 15-20 minutes until the center is set. Slice and enjoy!

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Easy Entertaining: 5 Breakfast Entrees for Entertaining

I love breakfast! I love to eat breakfast foods any time of the day. Breakfast allows you to serve sweet foods, savory foods, or both! I think that makes breakfast especially great for entertaining. Breakfast has an ease about it. It can be very informal but still feel special. Breakfast is approachable.

If I'm eating breakfast at a restaurant, my toughest decision is whether to choose something sweet or something savory. If that's the hardest decision of the day, you know that's a great day! So, I would encourage you to offer something sweet and savory when hosting a breakfast or brunch.

Here are some ideas for a great breakfast options that can be prepared ahead of time.

Quiche or Frittata
These easy entrees only differ by one ingredient. A quiche has a pasty crust with an egg-based filling. A frittata is simply a crust-less quiche. Quiche and frittatas are easy ways to use up leftovers. This frittata features mushrooms, asparagus, and cheese. It is delicious!

French Toast Casserole or Bread Pudding
I was making a French toast casserole recently, and I thought to myself "I'm making bread pudding for  breakfast." Dessert for breakfast; what a meal! I like the idea of a bread pudding because it can be sweet or savory. My RDtip would be to use skim or nonfat milk for the custard for a lighter French toast casserole. This French toast is peach and pecan. Peach is one of my husband's favorite flavors, and I love pecans. What a great marriage of flavors!

Pancakes or Waffles
Make a large batch of pancakes and waffles. Freeze the extra. Frozen pancakes and waffles reheat easily and are ready whenever you need them.

Parfaits with Homemade Granola
I love making homemade granola. It makes the house smell fantastic! I make granola about once a month with old fashioned oats, pecans, almonds, brown sugar, honey, and warming spices. I'll post my recipe soon. Parfaits are like a healthier breakfast sundae. A parfait elevates humble granola, yogurt, and fruit to a fancy layered breakfast treat. Add fresh herbs for a flavorful garnish to further elevate your parfait.

Breakfast Sandwiches
This is a great way to use leftovers from the week. Think about what breads you have leftover: biscuits, wheat bread, rolls, tortillas. Then, fill them with leftover protein: ham, turkey, egg, etc. Add cheese, veggies, and enjoy! Leftovers never tasted so good!

I would love to see how you are entertaining, so tag your entertaining pictures with #EasyEntree and #EasyEntertaining. And tag me @RDtipoftheday, so I can see what you do and maybe even feature you on the blog or Instagram.

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