Enjoy the best summer has to offer in this Zucchini, Tomato, and Feta Frittata. Bursting with delicious fresh seasonal flavors and ready to be packed up for a picnic and shared with friends and family.
Zucchini Tomato and Feta Frittata
For someone who couldn't even keep a single strawberry plant alive two years ago, my little garden is going great guns this season!!
So good in fact, that I have zucchini and tomatoes coming out of the wazoo, and have had to use them up in every way imaginable.
This is of course how this little Zucchini, Tomato, and Feta Frittata came about.
It is always super handy to have a quick and easy frittata recipe on hand.
Especially when the days are long and delightful and you spend the whole evening at the beach, only to come home and realize there is no food prepared.
In those moments, dishes like this Zucchini Tomato and Feta Frittata can be an absolute lifesaver, as they:
- come together in about 15 minutes from start to finish
- can also be prepped ahead of time and kept in the fridge
- pack well so can be taken along for an easy lunch that doesn't get too messy
- is super versatile, meaning you can use the ingredients you have on hand.
It also works well packed up and brought along to the pool for a picnic, which means no dinner dishes at home, always a plus in my books.
This is exactly what I have been doing at least once a week this summer, and it has been just lovely.
Tips, Tricks, and Substitutions
Use up what you have in the fridge, or growing in your garden, and make this easy frittata your own.
If you have lots of herbs, then throw them in there and make it a herby frittata, if you have some summer squash then throw that in there too.
Heirloom tomatoes work wonders dotted on top instead of the cherry tomatoes (although if you have little ones, they may just prefer the baby tomatoes, I know mine do!)
This zucchini frittata is super versatile, and is just begging for you to make it into something your whole family will love!
Do you have much (or anything) growing in your garden this season?
My heirlooms are all just starting to come in, and I am super excited as I have some random varieties planted this year. They are just perfect for making Fresh Heirloom Tomato Sauce and bottling for the year ahead.
If you haven't gardened much, then I recommend planting some cucumbers - those things just grow like weeds!! We have had a couple coming through every week, and they are super refreshing in smoothies.
Once you have mastered the frittata why not try another recipe that uses up lots of veggies like this:
- Clear Out The Crisper Spinach and Feta Veggie Omelette
- Delicious Gluten-Free Zucchini Slice Recipe
- Veggie Loaded Tater Tots
- Leek and Squash Quiche
Happy Eating!
Recipe
Zucchini Tomato and Feta Frittata
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 slices average sized zucchini ends trimmed and cut into (about ⅓ inch)
- 7 large eggs began
- 10 in cherry tomatoes cut half
- 3 leaves large basil torn into small pieces
- 1 ounce feta cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Turn the grill (broiler) onto high and position a rack about 10 inches away
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in skillet (broiler proof) over med-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the zucchini in a single layer. Cook, turning once, until golden on both sides. Once cooked, transfer to a paper towel to drain
- Add the other 1 tablespoon olive oil to the pan and reduce the heat to low. Whisk the eggs with the salt and pepper (to taste), stir in the cooked zucchini and then pour into the skillet. Use a spatula to make sure the zucchini are in a single layer
- Cook slowly until the frittata is mostly set (about 8 minutes). It should still be a little runny on top. Add in the cherry tomatoes, cut side up, and the basil - pushing them into the egg mixture. Scatter the feta cheese on top
- Pop the skillet under the broiler until puffy and golden (about 2 mins) and remove from heat
- Slide the frittata onto a cutting board and allow to cool for about 15 mins before slicing and serving
Nutrition
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Robin Rue says
This looks so delicious. I have never made anything like it, so this would be a first for me!
Donna1 says
Thanks Robin! This is definitely easy enough to get perfect first time around 🙂
jill conyers says
Donna this looks so good. How about if you come over to visit and make me breakfast? Yum!
Donna1 says
For sure, you make the coffee and i will be right over 🙂
Kiana says
I love frittatas but I've never attempted to make one before. I didn't realize it was so easy to make!
Donna1 says
Oh so easy Kiana!! It's foolproof 🙂
Reesa Lewandowski says
You know I love feta but I never cook with it! I need to make more with it! This looks like a delicious brunch recipe!
Donna1 says
Oh I use feta in everything 🙂 Slight addiction over here!
Ana De- Jesus says
This looks like a light and fresh meal that would be perfect with a side salad. It look like a delicious recipe and I do like feta!
Donna1 says
Definitely light and fresh - perfect for summer!
Shirley Martinez says
that pizza looks super yummy!!! I'll try the recipe for the kids and myself. It look too delicious.
Donna1 says
Haha it actually does look like a pizza doesn't it! But it's actually a frittata - a lot quicker than pizza 🙂
Ashleigh Walls says
I have yet to make a frittata but this has all my favorite things in it! Will be saving this to try and make.
Donna1 says
I hope you love it if you give it a try Ashleigh!
Amanda Love says
You can never go wrong with a frittata recipe! It's awesome too because it's so easy to make, perfect for busy morning. I like this recipe especially since it has zucchini!
Donna1 says
Right? Frittatas are awesome - they look so fancy and put together, but are super easy - my kind of dish 🙂
Kim says
This looks so good. I love any type of dish that puts tomatoes and zucchini together.
Donna1 says
Me too 🙂
Heather says
Yum! I love frittata and I love feta. This looks delicious. I think I will have to make some today, I just happen to have some zucchini in the garden!
Donna1 says
It's definitely that time of year where you can't go wrong with another zucchini recipe 🙂
Debra says
I love this this time of year when all the zucchini recipes pops up! These were great, oh yum!
Donna1 says
Oh I know, I have been seeing zucchini recipes everywhere!! Which is super handy as my zucchinis are growing like crazy 🙂
Tiaras & Tantrums says
This sounds so delicious and the perfect weekend breakfast.- my kids don't like zucchini - I wonder if I could use cauliflower as the base instead??
Donna1 says
I am sure you could. This is such a versatile recipe, you can really pop whatever you want in there 🙂
Rachel says
Yum! This looks delicious. I could eat this for every meal, I think.We have a ton of zucchini from the garden right now.
Donna1 says
Oh me too, our zucchini are growing crazy! It was great to start off with, now I am getting the 'zucchini again???' look when I serve up dinner 🙂
tp keane says
oh yum, I love frittata's. I often have a few stored away in the freezer. Never tried a zucchini one before, will do now.
Donna1 says
I actually haven't tried freezing my frittatas yet, I should give that a go!
Amber Nelson says
This looks so light and so delicious. I am going to try this for our get together this weekend. Yum!
Donna1 says
I hope it works well for you 🙂
Terri Steffes says
There is nothing more delicious that a summer frittata. I am in love with the flavors you have married here. Yum.
Donna1 says
Oh thank you Terri! Summer produce is amazing!!
Rebecca Bryant says
Oh my this looks delicious. i do enjoy a good frittata for brunch or late night snack.
karen says
This looks so delicious and I want to get a fork and take a bite from this computer! I love frittatas but rarely make them. Maybe I should try this one!
Karen | GlamKaren.com
Donna1 says
Haha thanks Karen 🙂
michele says
This looks so good! People always make fun of my because all I get is cheese on my pizza but this makes me want to step my pizza game up! Great post
Donna1 says
Haha you are the second person to think this is a pizza, and now every time I look at it all I can think of is pizza 🙂 It's a frittata - a lot quicker than pizza (although now I am totally craving a cheese pizza 🙂 )