This Mediterranean Frittata with Spinach and Feta Cheese is a protein & nutritious packed breakfast that is so easy to put together. You can serve it as breakfast or brunch or any light meal:). This is a low carb, high protein option and cooks really quick!
What is Frittata?
Frittata is an egg based dish that is similar to quiche but without a crust. I usually make mine in a cast iron skillet over the stovetop for half the time and then in the oven for the other half.
Frittata is differently called Italian open face omelette. It’s more of a home meal than something you’d find in a restaurant because the recipe can vary from meal to meal. You just throw together eggs with anything else available, meats, veggies, cheeses. The options are endless.
Once baked and set, you can cut it in slices like you would a pizza and serve it with side dishes like fruits, light salads, baguette, toast, more cheese etc.
Frittatas are easily customizable but adding different veggies or cheeses. It can be done with butter but I prefer using olive oil to keep the dish more Mediterranean Diet friendly.
I grew up across the Adriatic sea from Italy, in a small Mediterranean country called Albania. I didn’t start using the correct term for frittata until I came to US, we called frittatas omelettes back home. However, I am glad I can actually distinguish now between the two:).
Tips & Notes
Frittatas are very to make and you can usually use what you have on hand for vegetables as long as you have a lot of eggs.
- Eggs – I use 8 large eggs and 4 egg whites for this size pan. You can use any combination of eggs to egg whites that you like. Flavor will change considerably as well as consistency if you lean the balance too much towards the egg whites.
- Spinach – I used 5 ozs of baby spinach, it looks like a lot but believe me, spinach wilts a lot when cooked. The volume goes down. You can actually add a lot more spinach if you like.
- Feta Cheese – feta cheese and spinach are a match made in heaven!! (said every Mediterranean person lol). Try not to buy the feta already crumbled, a block of cheese tastes so much better, it’s easy to crumble by hand or fork.
- Green Onions – I am a big fan of green onions, they taste so good with eggs. If you don’t like the combination, switch to a white or yellow onion.
- Cherry Tomatoes – cherry, grape or campari tomatoes are great on this frittata as they’re flavorful tomatoes.
- Milk – milk makes the frittata fluffy instead of flat. Don’t skip this ingredients!! For extra creaminess replace milk with half and half cream.
- Olive Oil – I use extra virgin olive oil to make this frittata, if you like butter you can use that too. I feel that evoo is healthier and more Mediterranean Diet compliant than butter.
- Seasonings – this time I used only salt and pepper but dill is a great herb for seasoning, especially when using spinach and feta. Italian seasoning and red crushed pepper work great too for extra flavor or spice.
- Variations – you can add ham, bacon, prosciutto to the frittata if you would like to add some meat products. Additional veggies you can use are mushrooms, red peppers, asparagus and zucchini.
Pro Tip – cook the veggies before adding eggs in. This will ensure that water content evaporates before cooking with eggs.
Mediterranean Frittata with Spinach and Feta Cheese
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
- 5 green onions usually a bunch
- 5 ozs baby spinach
- 3 ozs feta cheese
- 8 large eggs
- 4 egg whites
- ⅓ cup milk
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes
- salt/pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash green onions, chop the heads off, peel one layer then chop them in small pieces. Roughly chop the spinach and set aside as well. Cut cherry tomatoes in half. If using campari tomatoes, slice in round thin slices.
- Crumble the feta cheese with your hands or with a fork. Set aside. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Add eggs in a bowl, whisk them. Then add egg whites, milk, salt pepper and whisk again.
- Place cast iron skillet on medium heat. Once skillet is hot, add olive oil. Then throw the green onions in. Stir to saute them lightly. Add spinach slowly and let it wilt, stir occasionally to turn it over. Volume will go down fast. Let the liquid coming out from spinach evaporate.
- Pour whisked eggs over and add feta cheese all over the skillet, try to spread the cheese evenly. The sides of the frittata will start to set but the middle should be all liquid still. Insert a spatula on the sides to let more of the egg mix to flow underneath without breaking the frittata shape. Add the cherry tomatoes halves on top, spread them around evenly.
- After it's cooked for few minutes, transfer cast iron skillet to oven and let cook for another 8-10 minutes until the middle of the skillet is not jiggly anymore.
- Get the frittata out of the oven, make sure to not let it overcook. Let it cool for few minutes before cutting into it. Usually I cut ours in 6 slices. Serve with additional sides for breakfast / brunch or light meal:). Enjoy!
Video
Notes
- Frittata can be served warm or cold (personal preference).
- See video for more details.
- Storage – you can store frittata in the refrigerator for the next day on an air tight container. I have never frozen mine so I don’t know how well it holds frozen.
Nutrition Label
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silvia
This Mediterranean frittata is exactly what I need to start my day. I love eggs for breakfast, they are filling and so versatile. I think the fetta cheese gives great acidity and body to it. This frittata is already on my menu to make again.
Maribel
This Mediterranean Frittata with Spinach and Feta Cheese is so delicious. I think it’s a good idea for dinner. I love this ingredients and I can’t wait to prepare this delicious dish. A big hug! 🤗
Sonila
You’re awesome Maribel, thank you so much:)). I used to make the frittata for dinner after gym time sometimes, easy dinner. Love breakfast for dinner ideas:)
Laura
I love this Mediterranean frittata because is easy to cook with fresh ingredients like tomatoes and spinach, and the combination off eggs and feta cheese is soooo delicious.
Sonila
Thank you so much Laura:)
Veronica
Hi Sonila! You made my lunch today with this delicious Mediterranean frittata! I was just thinking what we will eat today, and we have all the ingredients to enjoy it.
Sonila
Thank you so much Vero!! Hope you like the frittata, feel free to swap ingredients to what you have available:). There are so many possibilities!!
Enriqueta
Five stars to this wonderful recipe, Sonila. I’m coming from Youtube to print the recipe. I love frittatas and yours has everything I love. Thanks for sharing my dear.
Noemi
One of my favorites recipes. Omg! Super fan of Mediterranean fritatta 🤩 thank you for sharing with us the recipe.
Yasmari Bello
No he probado la mediterranean frittata pero parece un plato espectacular para disfrutar en familia. Lo haré en casa sin dudas!
María
Recién descubro la receta de esta Mediterranean Frittata y me ha fascinado!!! Me gustan todos los ingredientes y es una forma saludable de tomar más proteínas en nuestro día a día, y el queso feta me parece una delicia en cualquier receta!
Jenny
This looks like an amazing breakfast for a Sunday morning. We love omelets so this is a good recipe to surprise my family this weekend. I love how the tomatoes look on the Frittata. Thank you for sharing Sonila.
Antojo en tu cocina
This mediterranean frittata looks delicious. I love spinach and feta cheese so this recipe is perfect for me! Thanks a lot!
Sonila
Thank you so much:), yes I love spinach and feta combinations too!
Monica
Realmente se ve deliciosa la mediterránea Frittat La verdad que no sabía que era muy parecido a un quiche la idea de mezclar verduras y carnes y quesos me parece maravillosa, porque puedes hacerlo a tu medida, y más, recomiendas que sea Personal, para mí una gran receta puesto que como comentas se puede guardar de un día para otro y servir para disfrutar en familia, sin duda una receta maravillosa, un abrazo