Mini Courgette and Cherry Tomato Frittatas
For those seeking practical solutions for weekly snacks, this recipe offers an efficient approach. With just 10 minutes of active preparation and approximately 18 minutes of cooking, you’ll have mini frittatas ready for any moment. The core idea is to maximise efficiency: while the oven preheats, you prepare the ingredients, and cooking happens in one session, eliminating any downtime. This reliable method allows you to integrate healthy snacks into your routine without stress. They are perfect for preparing on a Sunday, ensuring you have quick, nutritious bites readily available throughout the working week.
Quick Overview
- Preparation Time: 10 minutes
- Cooking Time: 18 minutes
- Difficulty: Easy
- Makes: 12 mini frittatas
Ingredients
- 6 medium eggs
- 1.8 oz (50g) grated Parmigiano Reggiano
- 5.3 oz (150g) small courgette
- 3.5 oz (100g) cherry tomatoes
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Fine salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Method
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (fan assisted) and lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin with extra virgin olive oil.
- Thoroughly wash the courgette and cherry tomatoes. Dice the courgette into very small pieces and halve or quarter the cherry tomatoes, depending on their size.
- In a large bowl, crack the eggs. Add the grated Parmigiano Reggiano, a pinch of salt, and a generous grinding of black pepper. Whisk vigorously until all ingredients are well combined.
- Gently fold the diced courgette and cherry tomatoes into the egg mixture. Distribute the mixture evenly into the muffin tin cavities, filling them about three-quarters full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until the mini frittatas are puffed up, lightly golden on top, and a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.
Serving & Leftovers
Allow the mini frittatas to cool slightly for a few minutes before removing them from the tin. They are excellent served warm or at room temperature. They can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days, making them perfect for quick snacks, savoury breakfasts, or a light accompaniment to lunch.
Nutrition
Nutritional values are estimates and may vary depending on ingredients and portions.
One Last Thing
Having healthy, quick snack options is key to a balanced diet. This efficient preparation method helps manage kitchen time, reducing stress and ensuring nutritious bites are always at hand. It’s a simple way to streamline daily life, transforming food prep into a calm and rewarding activity with SmartKitchen30.