{"id":5180,"date":"2026-04-20T06:53:04","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T05:53:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smartkitchen30.com\/?p=5180"},"modified":"2026-04-20T06:53:04","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T05:53:04","slug":"easy-courgette-ham-frittata-for-quick-weekday-meals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smartkitchen30.com\/it\/dinner\/easy-courgette-ham-frittata-for-quick-weekday-meals\/","title":{"rendered":"Easy Courgette &#038; Ham Frittata for Quick Weekday Meals"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Quick Courgette and Ham Frittata<\/h1>\n<p>Organising your weekly meals can often feel like a daunting task, but it doesn&#8217;t have to be. This delightful recipe for a courgette and cooked ham frittata is designed to simplify your routine, offering a delicious and nutritious solution that effortlessly fits any meal plan. This dish maximises kitchen efficiency: while the courgettes gently soften, you can swiftly prepare other ingredients, minimising downtime. Enjoy a complete, satisfying meal in under thirty minutes, leaving you more time for yourself or your loved ones. Its versatility makes it ideal as a light supper, a packed lunch, or a savoury cold snack \u2013 a genuine cornerstone for stress-free weekly cooking.<\/p>\n<h2>Quick Overview<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Preparation Time: 10 minutes<\/li>\n<li>Cooking Time: 15 minutes<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty: Easy<\/li>\n<li>Serves: 4<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Ingredients<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>6 large eggs<\/li>\n<li>2 medium courgettes<\/li>\n<li>3.5 oz (100g) cubed cooked ham<\/li>\n<li>1.8 oz (50g) grated Parmesan cheese<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 small onion or shallot<\/li>\n<li>2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil<\/li>\n<li>Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Method<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Wash and trim the courgettes, then either cut them into thin julienne strips or small cubes. Finely chop the onion or shallot.<\/li>\n<li>In a 24-26 cm non-stick frying pan, heat the olive oil over a medium flame. Add the onion and saut\u00e9 for 2-3 minutes until translucent.<\/li>\n<li>Add the courgettes to the pan and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are tender but still slightly crisp. Remove from the heat and set aside.<\/li>\n<li>In a large bowl, whisk the eggs. Add the cooked ham, Parmesan cheese, cooked courgettes, and season with salt and pepper. Mix well to combine all ingredients.<\/li>\n<li>Pour the egg mixture into the same frying pan (add a drizzle of extra oil if needed). Cook over a medium-low heat for 5-7 minutes, covering with a lid, until the edges have set.<\/li>\n<li>To brown the top, you can either invert the frittata onto a plate and slide it back into the pan, or transfer the pan under a hot grill for 2-3 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.<\/li>\n<li>Allow the frittata to rest for a minute before slicing into wedges and serving.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Serving &amp; Leftovers<\/h2>\n<p>Serve the frittata warm or at room temperature; it&#8217;s lovely accompanied by a fresh side salad. Any leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days, making them perfect for subsequent lunches or quick snacks.<\/p>\n<h2>Nutrition<\/h2>\n<p>Nutritional values are estimates and may vary depending on ingredients and portions.<\/p>\n<h2>One Last Thing<\/h2>\n<p>Having reliable, quick recipes like this transforms your daily approach to cooking. It&#8217;s about building practical solutions that reduce stress and maximise the joy of eating well, even when time is tight. A small investment of time now repays itself in weekly peace of mind and delicious flavours.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Streamline your meal prep with this versatile courgette and ham frittata. It&#8217;s a quick, satisfying dish that works brilliantly for any meal of the day.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5134,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"pmpro_default_level":"","_cloudinary_featured_overwrite":false,"ingredients_html_en_gb":"<div style=\"background:#f9f7f2;padding:25px;border-radius:10px;border:1px solid #e8e4db;font-family:sans-serif\">\n    <h3 style=\"text-align:center;margin-bottom:20px\">Shop ingredients<\/h3>\n    <div style=\"background:#fff;padding:15px;border-radius:5px;border:1px solid #eee\">\n      <div style=\"text-align:center;margin-bottom:15px;border-bottom:1px dashed #ccc;padding-bottom:10px\">\n        <strong style=\"color:#ee1c2e;margin-bottom:10px\">TESCO<\/strong>\n        <div style=\"margin-bottom:8px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tesco.com\/groceries\/en-GB\/search?query=eggs\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color:#1a1a1a;text-decoration:underline\">Add eggs 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