Frosty Morning High Protein (Printable)
Warming frittata packed with eggs, vegetables, and herbs for a nutritious start.
# List of ingredients:
→ Proteins
01 - 8 large eggs
02 - 5.3 oz low-fat cottage cheese
03 - 3.5 oz cooked chicken breast, diced (optional)
04 - 1 oz grated Parmesan cheese
→ Vegetables
05 - 1 small red bell pepper, diced
06 - 3.5 oz baby spinach, roughly chopped
07 - 1 small red onion, finely diced
08 - 3.5 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
→ Spices & Herbs
09 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
10 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
11 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
12 - ¼ teaspoon sea salt
→ Other
13 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
# Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add diced red onion and red bell pepper; sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until softened.
03 - Add chopped spinach to the skillet and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until wilted. Stir in halved cherry tomatoes.
04 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, cottage cheese, grated Parmesan, chopped chives, dried oregano, black pepper, and sea salt until well combined.
05 - If using, add diced cooked chicken breast to the skillet. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the vegetables and chicken.
06 - Cook on low heat for 3 to 4 minutes until the edges start to set.
07 - Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 15 to 18 minutes until the center is fully set and lightly golden.
08 - Allow the frittata to cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It's genuinely filling without that heavy, sluggish feeling you get from some breakfasts.
- Everything happens in one skillet, which means less cleanup and more time enjoying your coffee.
- The cottage cheese trick keeps it moist and adds protein in a way that doesn't taste like you're being virtuous.
02 -
- Don't skip the low-heat stovetop time—it prevents the bottom from browning too fast while the center is still raw.
- The frittata will continue cooking slightly after you remove it from the oven, so pull it out when the very center still looks just a touch underdone.
03 -
- Room-temperature eggs mix more smoothly with the cottage cheese and create a more uniform texture throughout the frittata.
- If your skillet doesn't have an ovenproof handle, wrap it in foil before sliding it into the oven to prevent any surprises.