The Italian frittata is an open tortilla that is finished in the oven. Unlike the Spanish tortilla, it incorporates various vegetables and goat cheese that give it a complete nutritional profile. Perfect to prepare on Sunday.
Mediterranean
Baked Vegetable Frittata with Goat Cheese
Baked vegetable frittata with goat cheese: gluten-free Mediterranean breakfast, rich in protein and vegetables. Ideal for weekly meal prep.
- Spain
- Breakfast
- Light
- High protein
- Low sugar
- medium
10 min
Tiempo de Preparación
4
Servings
Nutrición por ración
- Calories 220 kcal
- Protein 16 g
- Fiber 2 g
- Carbohydrates 5 g
- Fat 15 g
- Sodium 340 mg
Story behind the dish
Preparation
Baked Vegetable Frittata with Goat Cheese is a preparation from Spain with medium difficulty. Reserve about 30 minutes in total (10 for mise en place and preparation, 20 for cooking). Follow the 5 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.
Before you start
- Have ready: 6 free-range eggs.
- Have ready: 150 g baby spinach.
- Have ready: 1 roasted red pepper.
- Have ready: 80 g of goat cheese.
- Have ready: ½ onion.
- Salt, oil and spices measured and within reach.
- Clean utensils, board and clear work surface.
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Preheat oven to 190°C
Preheat oven to 190°C. Sauté onion and garlic in an oven-safe frying pan. Stir frequently so it doesn't stick. The objective is to concentrate aromas, not to accelerate with excessive heat.
Stir frequently so it doesn't stick. The objective is to concentrate aromas, not to accelerate with excessive heat.
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Add spinach and pepper
Add spinach and pepper. Sauté for 3 min until reduced. Work in batches if skillet is full; too much load generates steam and cooks instead of sautéing.
Work in batches if skillet is full; too much load generates steam and cooks instead of sautéing.
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Beat the eggs with salt
Beat the eggs with salt, pepper and herbs. Pour over the vegetables. Taste before serving: the balance between salt, acidity and fat defines the final result.
Taste before serving: the balance between salt, acidity and fat defines the final result.
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Spread the crumbled goat cheese on top
Spread the crumbled goat cheese on top. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
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Bake for 15-18 minutes until the center is set.
Bake for 15-18 minutes until the center is set. Let it cool and serve. Preheat the oven well in advance so that the temperature is stable from the first minute.
Preheat the oven well in advance so that the temperature is stable from the first minute.
Chef's tips
- Preheat the oven well in advance so that the temperature is stable from the first minute.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: the oil should be hot but not smoking.
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