/assets/recipe/basic-frittata/~default

health guides

Basic Frittata

Related recipes: Breakfast, Gluten-Free, Low-Calorie, Low-Carbohydrate, Low-Sugar, Vegetarian
Basic Frittata: Main Image
From: American Egg Board

Quick Facts

Servings: 2
Prep Time: 10 min.
Cook Time: 20 min.
Total: 30 min.
Frittatas taste good cold and travel well—perfect for picnic fare or a take-along lunch.

Ingredients

  • 4 eggs
  • 1/4 cup whole milk (or try tomato juice or chicken broth)
  • 1/4 tsp dried thyme leaves (or herb of your choice)
  • Salt and pepper
  • 2 tsp butter (or vegetable oil)

Directions

  • Beat eggs, milk, thyme, salt, and pepper in medium bowl until blended.
  • Heat butter in 6 to 8-inch nonstick omelet pan or skillet over medium heat until melted. Pour in egg mixture; cook over low to medium heat until eggs are almost set, about 8–10 minutes.
  • Remove from heat. Cover and let stand until eggs are completely set and no visible liquid egg remains, 5–10 minutes. Cut into wedges.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 183
  Calories from Fat 124 (68%)
(21%)Total Fat 14g
(29%)Saturated Fat 6g
Poly-Unsaturated Fat 1g
Mono-Unsaturated Fat 4g
(129%)Cholesterol 387mg
(6%)Sodium 139mg
(3%)Potassium 120mg
Total Carbohydrate 2g
(0%)Dietary Fibre 0g
Sugars 2g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(24%)Protein 12g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.

Copyright © 2024 TraceGains, Inc. All rights reserved.

Read our healthy recipe definitions.

Learn more about TraceGains, the company.

The information presented here is for informational purposes only and was created by a team of US–registered dietitians and food experts. Consult your doctor, practitioner, and/or pharmacist for any health problem and before using any supplements, making dietary changes, or before making any changes in prescribed medications. Information expires December 2024.