Breakfast Frittata

A breakfast frittata is a thick, Italian-style open-faced omelette that's cooked slowly on the stovetop and often finished under a broiler. It's typically loaded with eggs, cheese, and a variety of mix-ins like vegetables, meats, or herbs, making it a versatile and hearty dish. Unlike a folded French omelette, a frittata is sliced into wedges like a pie and is perfect for serving a crowd.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is primarily high in protein and healthy fats from the eggs and cheese, with very few carbohydrates unless starchy vegetables or potatoes are added. A single wedge provides a good source of vitamins like B12 and D, as well as choline and selenium, with a typical serving ranging from 250 to 350 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	220 kcal
Protein	14 g
Carbs	4 g
Fat	16 g
Fiber	1 g
Sugar	2 g
Sodium	420 mg
Vitamin A	280 mcg RAE
Vitamin D	1.2 mcg
Vitamin B12	0.8 mcg
Riboflavin (B2)	0.3 mg
Folate	40 mcg DFE
Calcium	130 mg
Iron	1.8 mg
Selenium	14 mcg

Per 1 slice (approx. 150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, the frittata is the ultimate 'clean-out-the-fridge' meal in Italian home cooking, celebrated for its adaptability to whatever ingredients are on hand. Nutritionally, it's a complete, low-carb meal that provides sustained energy, making it a popular choice for various modern dietary approaches.