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Zucchini Frittata

Slowly browned zucchini with soft, caramelized onion, set in eggs and finished under the broiler. Buttery, mild and just as good cold.

  • YieldServes 4
  • Hands-on30 min
  • Total45 min
  • Difficulty

Ingredients

  • ½sweet yellow onion, large
  • 3 tbspunsalted butter, divided
  • to tastesalt
  • 340 gzucchini, preferably small
  • to tasteblack pepper, freshly ground
  • 5eggs

Diet

  • Vegetarian (lacto-ovo)

Contains

  • Dairy
  • Egg
  • Birds' eggs (any)
  • Onion family (any)
  • Onion
  • Zucchini
  • Black and white pepper

Taste

  • Sweet
  • Salty
  • Umami / savory
  • Richness / fat

Texture

  • Creamy
  • Tender-braised

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Stovetop

Season

  • Summer

Occasion

  • Weeknight

Effort

  • 20–45 min active
  • 30–60 min total
  • Difficulty 2
  • Make-ahead friendly
  • Leftovers-friendly
  • Kid-friendly

Nutrition

  • Calories: low
  • Protein: low
  • Carbs: low
  • Fat: moderate
  • Fiber: low
  • Sodium: low

Budget

  • Budget: low

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