South-of-the-Border Frittata
This quick Mexican frittata combines tender red bell pepper and white onion with cumin-seasoned eggs, milk, and a salsa topping. It has a lightly spiced, fresh flavor and makes a satisfying breakfast or brunch when cooking for one.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in South-of-the-Border Frittata, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 48 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 12 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 17
- Heart Health
- 58
- Metabolic
- 27
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 57
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a small casserole dish with cooking spray.
- 2
Heat oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add bell pepper and onion and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
- 3
While the pepper and onion are cooking, whisk together milk, egg whites, whole eggs, salt, pepper, and cumin in a medium bowl.
- 4
Transfer the cooked vegetables to the prepared casserole dish. Pour the egg mixture over them.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until the eggs are set, about 30 minutes.
- 6
Remove the frittata from the oven and cut it into wedges or squares. Place them on a plate and top with salsa.
- Calories 276.86 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 19.64 g Good Source 39%
- Carbohydrate 21.94 g 8%
- Total Fat 12.24 g Moderate 16%
- Saturated Fat 3.04 g Moderate 15%
- Trans Fat 0.04 g High --
- Cholesterol 238.65 mg High 80%
- Sodium 660.83 mg High 29%
- Dietary Fiber 3.29 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 6.9 g --
- Added Sugars 1.42 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 125.61 mg Low Source 10%
- Iron 2.34 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 601.64 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 187.6 mcg Good Source 21%
- Vitamin C 104.13 mg Good Source 116%
- Vitamin D 1.38 mcg Low Source 7%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Milk 🥛
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
South of the Border Frittata is a Tex Mex breakfast recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 50 mins, serves 2, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cooking Spray, Eggs, and Egg Whites. Each serving provides about 276.86 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is South-of-the-Border Frittata?
- It is a Tex-Mex frittata recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for breakfast or dinner or lunch or snack.
- What is South-of-the-Border Frittata made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cooking Spray, Eggs, Egg Whites, Ground Cumin. The full list of 11 is above.
- What goes well with South-of-the-Border Frittata?
- Explore these Tex-Mex side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make South-of-the-Border Frittata?
- About 50 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 276.86 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is South-of-the-Border Frittata easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is South-of-the-Border Frittata healthy?
- South-of-the-Border Frittata has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 276.86 calories and 19.64 g of protein, or 39% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 660.83 mg (29% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.04 g (15% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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