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    Published: Mar 13, 2019 · Modified: Nov 13, 2021 by Trish · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads ·

    Spinach and Goat Cheese Frittata

    spinanch and goat cheese frittata in a skillet
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    A quick main course for bruch or an lazy, easy weeknight. Frittata's are high protein and packed with veggies.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time15 mins
    Total Time25 mins
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 133kcal
    Vegetarian
    Breakfast, Brunch, Main Course
    spinach frittata in cast iron skillet

    Frittatas are an easy and healthy dinner or breakfast. High protein and packed with veggies. Serve this simple spinach and goat cheese frittata for a healthy meal, easy brunch or a quick weeknight dinner.

    Spinach and Goat Cheese Frittata in a castiron skillet

    Frittata's and me, we go way back. Unfortunately, my earliest experience with frittatas was as a short-cut to Quiche -- the crust-less variety. Those of us that remember Weight Watchers (hi! how are you? 👋 long time no see.) will also remember crust-less Quiche - the smart and lower-cal choice. Because who needs pastry? (hello! - I do!) The frittata was just a quick way to fool yourself into making a Quiche and convincing yourself it is just as good without the crust.

    chopped spinach on a cutting board for making a spinach frittata

    And all this sounds so sad and unfortunate for the frittata. And really, there is so much to love about them.

    So why make a Frittata?

    Once I got over the idea that this is just a Quiche missing its crust, I came to realize a frittata is so much more. It's fast. It can hold so much good stuff. Much easier than omelettes - unless of course, you can manage the foldover. Um.. I can't. And you can get way more stuff in there anyway. I think I said that already. So much stuff. Clean out the fridge stuff. This is a use-up-all-the-leftovers meal.

    Things you would never consider stuffing into an omelette. Things you would never stuff into a Quiche. Frittatas can take it.

    spinach and red peppers in saute pan to make a frittata, it's all made in one pan

    Frittatas are just so smart.

    This Spinach and Goat Cheese Frittata is packed with greens and veggies... and of course some darn good goat cheese. Seriously, a one-pot meal -  I use this cast-iron skillet for my frittatas.  (Well-seasoned cast-iron is non-stick and can go from stove-top to oven no problem.)

    This is a "clean out the fridge because I can't go shopping today meal" for the whole family. And this one is made in about 20 minutes. Serve for breakfast or a quick weeknight meal.

    Frittatas are your go-to recipe

    • My favourite thing about frittatas is dinner. They make me feel like a superhero - quick, fast and so good. Anything can go in there.
    • You can't freeze the leftovers, BUT, you can make it in the morning and serve it for dinner. It will reheat nicely and I like leftovers packed in my lunch the next day.
    • Similar to the above, I find that frittatas are good straight out of the oven or room temperature, which makes them great for entertaining. This is an easy brunch recipe when you are serving a few guests You can make this a bit ahead and let it sit while you get some other things done a the last minute when you are serving a crowd.
    • You need some sort of non-stick pan to make this work. I like my cast-iron skillet. To prevent sticking, let the frittata cool for a while before you try to remove it from the pan. As your frittata cools, it will pull off the sides of the skillet and make removal easier. For this size frittata -- serves about 6 - I like a 12" skillet.

    spincah frittata in a cast iron skillet with goat cheese, sliced for serving

    How to Make a Spinach and Goat Cheese Frittata

    • Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet (like cast-iron) over medium heat. Add red pepper and saute 2-3 minutes. Add green onions and spinach. Saute until spinach wilts. Remove vegetables from pan and set aside.
    • In a medium bowl lightly beat together eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and seasoning.
    • Preheat broiler. You will need this nice and hot when you are ready to finish the frittata in the oven.
    • Return skillet to the stove-top with heat reduced to medium-low. I don't add any oil at this point, but my cast iron pan is very well seasoned. You may want to add a little oil or spray with cooking spray depending on your pan.
    • Pour in eggs. Allow eggs to cook and start to just set on the bottom of the pan. Once the bottom has firmed up slightly, add the spinach mixture, spreading evenly over the eggs. Dot the top of the frittata with goat cheese. Continue to cook on stove-top until the top starts to set. You can even cover the skillet with a lid so that the eggs will begin to firm up. It will begin to puff slightly but you will still see a bit of liquid on the top. (which is okay, this will cook under the broiler in the next step.) Total time on the stove-top, on medium-low heat is 8-10 minutes.
    • Once the eggs are mostly set, but still liquid on top, place the skillet directly under the broiler. Watch carefully, you want the top to brown slightly and cheese to bubble a bit, this will only take a couple of minutes. Serve hot or room temperature
    spinanch and goat cheese frittata in a skillet
    4.34 from 12 votes

    Goat Cheese and Spinach Frittata

    A quick main course for bruch or an lazy, easy weeknight. Frittata's are high protein and packed with veggies.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time15 mins
    Total Time25 mins
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 133kcal

    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 small red pepper diced
    • 2-3 green onions thinly sliced
    • 1 small box baby spinach 5oz or 140g clamshell box
    • 6 large eggs
    • ¼ cup milk unsweetened, dairy or nondairy, your choice
    • ½ teaspoon of salt
    • fresh ground black pepper
    • 1 teaspoon all purpose, low-salt, seasoning mix low-salt, (l Mrs. Dash Garlic and Herb, or your favourite garlic and herb mix)
    • 2 oz 70g soft goat cheese

    Instructions

    • Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet (like cast-iron) over medium heat. Add red pepper and saute 2-3 minutes. Add green onions and spinach. Saute until spinach wilts. Remove vegetables from pan and set aside.
    • In a medium bowl lightly beat together eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and seasoning.
    • Pre-heat broiler.
    • Return skillet to the stove-top with heat reduced to medium-low. I don't add any oil at this point, but my cast iron pan is very well seasoned. You may want to add a little oil or spray with cooking spray depending on your pan.
    • Pour in eggs. Allow eggs to cook and start to just set on the bottom of the pan. Once the bottom has firmed up slightly, add the spinach mixture, spreading evenly over the eggs. Dot the top of the frittata with goat cheese. Continue to cook on stove-top until the top starts to set. You can even cover the skillet with a lid so that the eggs will begin to firm up. It will begin to puff slightly but you will still see a bit of liquid on the top. (which is okay, this will cook under the broiler in the next step.) Total time on the stove-top, on medium-low heat is 8-10 minutes.
    • Once the eggs are mostly set, but still liquid on top, place the skillet directly under the broiler. Watch carefully, you want the top to brown slightly and cheese to bubble a bit, this will only take a couple of minutes. Serve hot or room temperature.

    Notes

     
    I haven't tried freezing leftovers, BUT, you can make it in the morning and serve it for dinner. It will reheat nicely and I like leftovers packed in my lunch the next day.
    Frittata's are good straight out of the oven or room temperature, which makes them great for entertaining. This is an easy brunch recipe when you are serving a few guests You can make this a bit ahead and let if sit while you get some other things done a the last minute when you are serving a crowd.
    You need some sort of non-stick pan that can go into the oven to make this work. I like my cast-iron skillet.
    To prevent sticking, let the frittata cool for a while before you try to remove it from the pan. As your frittata cools, it will pull off the sides of the skillet and make removal easier. For this size frittata -- serves about 6 - I like a 12" skillet.
    Calories: 133kcal (7%) Carbohydrates: 3g (1%) Protein: 9g (18%) Fat: 9g (14%) Saturated Fat: 4g (25%) Cholesterol: 170mg (57%) Sodium: 323mg (14%) Potassium: 248mg (7%) Fiber: 1g (4%) Sugar: 2g (2%) Vitamin A: 3211IU (64%) Vitamin C: 32mg (39%) Calcium: 76mg (8%) Iron: 2mg (11%)
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    1. ceecee says

      April 08, 2016 at 11:35 am

      This is making me hungry! I will be making it this weekend!

      Reply
    2. Christina says

      April 08, 2016 at 12:06 pm

      I should make frittatas more often. Such a great dinner idea that I always forget about. Thanks for the reminder!

      Reply
    3. Joanne Ochej says

      April 08, 2016 at 12:25 pm

      I love frittatas and this looks fabulous! Oh... and I just saw the post for the roasted sweet potato frittata. YUM for both~

      Reply
    4. Maria says

      April 08, 2016 at 4:42 pm

      5 stars
      I am a big fan of frittatas and your looks great ! Thanks for sharing 🙂

      Reply
    5. MP says

      March 29, 2021 at 12:20 pm

      could i do half and half instead of milk?

      Reply
      • Trish says

        March 29, 2021 at 12:40 pm

        Yes of course... half and half would be rich and delicious!

    6. Maribell says

      April 03, 2021 at 10:51 pm

      The link to the seasoning mix isn’t there anymore. Anyone have that to share?

      Reply
      • Trish says

        April 05, 2021 at 5:47 pm

        I use Mrs. Dash Garlic and Herb most often. It's usually easy to find in most stores. But thanks! I've updated the links.

    7. Linda S says

      September 19, 2022 at 8:47 am

      Where does this recipe provide the amount of green onions? I am getting ready to make it and I do not see the quantity in the list of ingredients. Help!

      Reply
      • Trish says

        October 11, 2022 at 8:07 am

        Use 2-3 green onions. Thanks for the catch! I've updated the recipe. 🙂

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