15 Minute Veggie Stovetop Frittata

Make this healthy, tasty, filling Vegetable-Loaded No Bake Frittata on the stove-top in just 15 minutes without turning on your oven! An easy low-carb breakfast idea!

Healthy vegetable frittata

I'm always trying to sneak vegetables into breakfast foods because I like starting my day off with eating something healthy. If the rest of the day doesn't go according to plan and I don't get to have a healthy meal later, at least I already had a serving of vegetables in the morning!

This frittata is loaded with nutrient-rich kale, a little bit of onions, and fresh tomatoes. You can use spinach instead of kale, if you prefer, just keep reading below for cooking tips! However, I do love the slightly chewier texture of kale leaves in this frittata.

Frittatas are naturally low-carb and keto-friendly (as long as your fillings are low-carb), and this stovetop veggie frittata is definitely low-carb!

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Frittata for two

This quick and easy frittata recipe is just the right amount for 2 people to enjoy for breakfast. However, if you want to make this frittata stretch for more than two people, simply serve it as a frittata sandwich, or with a side of toast - this frittata can be sliced into 6 slices, so it can make up to 6 small servings. 

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Stovetop no-bake frittata

My favorite part about this frittata recipe is that it is a stovetop frittata. That's right, a no bake frittata recipe that does not require you to turn on the oven in the morning!!

The reason it is a no-bake frittata is that it is a fairly thin frittata that cooks through on the stove.

The trick to success when making a frittata on the stovetop is cooking it over low heat and having a skillet with a lid, so that the egg cooks through and the bottom does not burn.

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Ingredients

• 4 eggs
• 2 cups kale leaves (torn from 1 small bunch of kale)
• ½ small onion, diced
• 1 plum tomato, sliced (or other small tomato)
• 3-4 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan Cheese (the real kind, not the crumbled stuff from the green container. Or use your favorite meltable cheese)
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• Salt & pepper, to taste (a pinch each)

You will also need an 8-9 inch non-stick skillet with a lid that fits. This is important because a larger skillet would make the frittata too thin, and a smaller skillet would make it too thick, meaning that it might not cook all the way through on the stovetop. A lid helps ensure that the frittata cooks thoroughly and the cheese melts into the frittata. 

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Instructions

Make sure to read the instructions fully before beginning, because this frittata cooks fast!

Step 1: Crack the 4 eggs to a bowl, season with salt and pepper, and beat the eggs with a fork or a whisk. 

Step 2: Heat the olive oil in a 8 or 9-inch skillet, and add the onion. Cook over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, or until the onion softens. Add the kale, and cook uncovered for 2-3 minutes. Season with salt & pepper, stir one more time, and cover with the lid to let the heat inside the pan cook down the kale leaves for 1 minute.

Step 3: Lower the heat to the lowest it will go. Pour the eggs over the kale, and use a spatula to distribute the scrambled eggs evenly all around the pan. If there are any kale leaves sticking out out of the eggs, just push them into the egg mixture - it's OK if a few stick out!

Step 4: Arrange the tomato slices on top of the eggs.

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Step 5: Sprinkle with 3-4 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese. Cover with the lid and cook for about 5 minutes over low heat, or until the eggs are all set and cooked through.

Step 6: Remove from pan with a spatula, and slice into wedges and enjoy!

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Make a frittata sandwich

One of my favorite ways to serve this frittata is in a sandwich!! Toast a small bun, add a little mayo, and place a wedge of frittata in between the bread. So good!!

I also love topping this frittata with a little fresh feta cheese or queso fresco.

Substituting kale for spinach

You can absolutely use baby spinach instead of kale in this recipe, if you prefer softer spinach. Use about 3 cups of baby spinach (spinach cooks down much more than kale!), and remember that spinach sautés much faster, so you'll probably only need 1-2 minutes to cook the spinach.

Adding other veggies to this frittata

This frittata also works great with other veggies, such as ½ cup finely diced bell pepper, chopped green onions, or even cooked spaghetti squash placed down into the skillet (check out my Spaghetti Squash Breakfast Flatbread for inspiration!)

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5 from 5 votes

15 Minute Vegetable-Loaded No Bake Frittata

A quick, healthy, tasty, filling, low-carb breakfast frittata that is made on the stove-top without turning on your oven!

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time10 mins

Total Time15 mins

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Servings: 2 servings

Author: Kate

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Equipment

• 9-inch skillet with lid

Ingredients

• ½ tablespoon olive oil
• ½ small onion finely diced
• 2 cups kale torn (from 1 small bunch of kale)
• salt & pepper to taste (a pinch of each)
• 4 eggs
• 1 plum tomato (or other small tomato) sliced
• 3-4 tablespoons shredded fresh Parmesan Cheese or other meltable cheese

Instructions

• Crack the 4 eggs to a bowl, season with a pinch of salt and pepper, and beat the eggs with a fork or a whisk.
• Heat the olive oil in a 8 or 9-inch nonstick skillet, and add the diced onion. Cook over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, or until the onion softens. Add the torn kale leaves, and cook uncovered for 2-3 minutes. Season with salt & pepper, stir one more time, and cover with the lid to let the heat inside the pan cook down the kale leaves for 1 minute.
• Lower the heat to the lowest it will go. Pour the eggs over the kale, and use a spatula to distribute the egg evenly all around the pan. If there are any kale leaves sticking out out of the eggs, just push them into the egg mixture, it's OK if a few pieces stick out.
• Arrange the tomato slices on top of the eggs. Sprinkle with 3-4 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese. Cover with the lid and cook for about 5 minutes over low heat, or until the eggs are all fully cooked.
• Remove from pan with a spatula, and slice into wedges. Serve as is, or try it in a breakfast sandwich!

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Notes

You will need a skillet with a lid for this recipe. I recommend using an 8 or 9-inch nonstick skillet with a lid for this recipe. If your skillet is too large or too small, the frittata will be too thin or will not cook through.

Serve this with a few crumbles of feta cheese or chopped green onion. Or enjoy it in a sandwich!

Other frittata fillings that work great instead of kale: 3 cups baby spinach (cook for less time than kale), ½ - 1 cup finely diced bell pepper, cooked diced potato.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

15 Minute Vegetable-Loaded No Bake Frittata

Amount Per Serving

Calories 235 Calories from Fat 144

% Daily Value*

Fat 16g25%

Saturated Fat 5g25%

Trans Fat 1g

Cholesterol 332mg111%

Sodium 272mg11%

Potassium 531mg15%

Carbohydrates 8g3%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 17g34%

Vitamin A 7485IU150%

Vitamin C 85mg103%

Calcium 242mg24%

Iron 3mg17%

* The nutritional information shown here is just an estimate and not meant to be used as dietary/nutritional advice. Please consult a nutritionist for exact nutritional information based on the exact ingredients you use.

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