16 Frittata Recipes That Help You Use Up Leftover Veggies

16 Frittata Recipes That Help You Use Up Leftover Veggies

Marinated olives and sheep’s milk feta give this veggie-packed frittata a Mediterranean flavor.

"Kale buds, also called kale florets or kale raab, have started to show up at farmers' markets, so snatch them up when you can. Note that you can also use the buds of collard greens. They are a little sweeter in flavor than kale buds. The flowers are edible, too, so if your kale buds have any flowers attached, you can use those as a garnish." — nch

These little egg cups pack in fresh spinach, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, and onions. Frozen tater tots top them off.

"Love this! And it's a great way to add both protein and veggies to your diet at breakfast time. I made several and reheated them over the next couple of days to have a quick, veggie-filled breakfast before work each morning," Clare Schwemlein says.

"I also added cooked red onions, red peppers, garlic and spinach to make more of a veggie frittata," Elaine Swope says. "Greek yogurt gave a nice texture and all my guests loved it."

"This rustic egg pie was invented for late summer's vegetable bounty," Chef John writes. But you can cook this potato- and pepper-filled quiche all year.

With asparagus, zucchini, spinach, cooked potatoes, leek, and jalape?o, this frittata would be perfect for Mother's Day brunch or other springtime special occasions.

"If you're watching your cholesterol or just trying to eat healthier, this recipe is a super star!" — lutzflcat

Eating more cruciferous vegetables is simple with this quiche, which gets a flavor boost from thyme, garlic, and Parmesan.

Topped with zucchini flowers, this zucchini frittata would make an impression at brunches or bridal showers. Parsley and mint add to its fresh, summery flavor.

"In Australia, and some other overseas countries, pumpkin means squash. I like to use butternut squash because it's sweet," recipe creator Jalay says. "This would make a great brunch, but we like it for supper. It's even good cold."

Need to clean out the freezer or pantry? This recipe calls for frozen spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and sliced mushrooms straight from the jar.

Our home cooks rave that this frittata tastes delicious with greens like Swiss chard, spinach, and kale.

Here's a simple frittata that you make on a sheet pan with Mediterranean-inspired ingredients like garlicky chicken sausage, feta, and fresh dill. "This veggie-forward sheet pan frittata has tons of Mediterranean flavor," says NicoleMcmom. "It's a cheap and easy meal that's fit for company whether served as a weeknight dinner or weekend breakfast. Easy to make with minimal clean up, I would make this over omelets any day! Serve with buttered toast."

Brimming with zucchini, mushrooms, onion, bell pepper, bread cubes, and Cheddar, this frittata tastes delicious hot or cold.

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