Description
This Spinach, Scallion, & Feta Frittata is a light and flavorful egg dish perfect for breakfast or brunch. It combines fresh spinach, aromatic scallions, and tangy feta cheese, gently cooked on the stovetop before being finished under the oven broiler for a beautifully golden top. This easy, nutritious frittata delivers a satisfying blend of textures and tastes in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 3 ounces Fresh Spinach
- 1 bunch Scallions (separate whites and greens)
Dairy & Eggs
- 2 ounces Feta Cheese (crumbled)
- 6 Large Eggs
- 1 tablespoon Butter
Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
- Sea Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Broiler: Preheat your oven on the broiler setting to get it ready for finishing the frittata with golden color and a slight puff.
- Prepare Vegetables: Chop the scallion, separating the white parts from the green tops. Roughly chop the fresh spinach, removing any tough stems to ensure a tender texture.
- Prepare Cheese: Crumble the feta cheese into small pieces to evenly distribute the tangy flavor throughout the frittata.
- Beat Eggs: In a medium bowl, whisk the six eggs vigorously for 3 to 4 minutes to incorporate air and create a light texture. Add ground black pepper and sea salt to taste and whisk for another minute to combine.
- Sauté Vegetables: Heat a 10-inch oven-safe frying pan over medium heat. Add butter and tilt the pan to coat the bottom evenly. Cook the spinach for 2 to 3 minutes until wilted and reduced in size. Add the scallion whites and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes to soften and bring out their flavor.
- Add Egg Mixture: Pour the beaten egg mixture into the pan over the cooked vegetables. Quickly stir to evenly distribute spinach and scallions, then stop stirring to allow the eggs to set evenly.
- Add Feta Cheese: Sprinkle the crumbled feta evenly over the top of the eggs for delicious pockets of salty flavor throughout the frittata.
- Cook Edges and Broil: Cook on the stovetop until the edges appear lighter in color and solid. Then transfer the pan to a middle rack in the oven. Broil for about 6 minutes, carefully watching to avoid burning, until the top is golden brown and the frittata is puffed up.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the frittata from the oven and let it cool for 2 to 3 minutes to settle. Cut into six wedges and serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use an oven-safe skillet to ensure seamless transfer from stovetop to oven.
- Keep a close eye while broiling as frittatas can burn quickly under high heat.
- Perfect for a hearty breakfast, brunch, or light dinner paired with a fresh salad.
- For a vegetarian option, ensure the feta cheese used is suitable for vegetarians.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated gently for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keywords: frittata, spinach, feta, scallion, breakfast, brunch, egg dish, Mediterranean
