The Farmer's Frittata (Italian-Style Omelet)
This Italian-style frittata combines tender zucchini and yellow summer squash with sweet peppers, red and green onions, bacon, and two contrasting cheeses. Eggs bring everything together with sharp Cheddar, tangy goat cheese, black pepper, and a hint of cayenne for a richly flavorful, colorful dish suited to breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in The Farmer's Frittata (Italian-Style Omelet), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 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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- 31
- Heart Health
- 80
- Metabolic
- 36
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 52
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine zucchini and summer squash in a bowl and sprinkle kosher salt over the top; toss until everything is evenly coated. Let sit for 15 minutes, tossing occasionally.
- 2
Thoroughly rinse the squash with cold water to remove all the salt; transfer it to a colander and let drain for 15 minutes.
- 3
Heat olive oil in a 10-inch ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add bacon and cook until browned and almost crisp, about 5 minutes.
- 4
While the bacon is cooking, mix eggs, kosher salt, black pepper, cayenne, and green onions together with a fork in a large bowl.
- 5
Raise the heat under the bacon to medium-high; add peppers and red onion and season with salt. Cook and stir until the peppers just start to soften and the onions turn translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the drained squash and carefully stir to combine; cook until the squash is just barely tender, about 5 minutes.
- 6
Meanwhile, set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
- 7
Toss Cheddar cheese into the skillet and pour the egg mixture over the top. Stir with a spatula, as you would when making scrambled eggs, until it starts to thicken, 30 to 45 seconds. Shake the pan gently to settle the contents, then turn off the heat. Push the edges down slightly with the spatula and sprinkle goat cheese over the top. Drizzle with the remaining olive oil.
- 8
Place under the preheated broiler until the surface is lightly browned and the frittata is firm to the touch, 2 to 3 minutes.
- 9
Sprinkle with more green onions and let cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a serving plate.
- Calories 346.72 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 22.49 g Good Source 45%
- Carbohydrate 17.44 g 6%
- Total Fat 21.31 g High 27%
- Saturated Fat 9.17 g High 46%
- Trans Fat 0.04 g High --
- Cholesterol 342.31 mg High 114%
- Sodium 411.71 mg Moderate 18%
- Dietary Fiber 4.58 g Moderate 16%
- Total Sugars 4.83 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 184.48 mg Moderate 14%
- Iron 2.9 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 459.33 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin A 223.22 mcg Good Source 25%
- Vitamin C 67.17 mg Good Source 75%
- Vitamin D 1.32 mcg Low Source 7%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
The Farmer's Frittata (Italian Style Omelet) is made with 17 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 45 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Bell Pepper, Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, and Crumbled Goat Cheese. Each serving provides about 346.72 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is The Farmer's Frittata (Italian-Style Omelet) made of?
- The main ingredients are Bell Pepper, Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Crumbled Goat Cheese, Diced Bell Pepper. The full list of 17 is above.
- How long does it take to make The Farmer's Frittata (Italian-Style Omelet)?
- About 45 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 346.72 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is The Farmer's Frittata (Italian-Style Omelet) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 17 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is The Farmer's Frittata (Italian-Style Omelet) healthy?
- The Farmer's Frittata (Italian-Style Omelet) has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 346.72 calories and 22.49 g of protein, or 45% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 411.71 mg (18% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 9.17 g (46% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk 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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