Spring Vegetable Frittata
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Updated Mar 18, 2023
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This spring vegetable frittata is a stunning, one-skillet meal loaded with spring’s finest greens, creamy goat cheese, and fresh herbs. And yes, this can be enjoyed as breakfast-for-dinner.
Frittata recipes are my favorite for an easy, yet impressive meal! This healthy, veggie-heavy version puts spring greens front and center (hello leeks and asparagus), and has a sprinkle of fresh herbs on top. Frittatas are a great way to use up in-season produce and they’re as easy as cooking up the veggies, pouring in beaten eggs, and baking until perfectly fluffy.
Once you memorize the basic frittata formula, you can have fun switching up the veggies for every season and every holiday. Case in point, my smoked salmon frittata and kale and butternut squash frittata. They’re delicious, healthy meals that can be enjoyed for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or even dinner!
What’s In This Spring Vegetable Frittata?
In addition to your classic egg frittata ingredients, you’ll need a few spring vegetables, some cheese, and herbs.
- Eggs: Similar to my other frittata recipes, you’ll need 10 large eggs. So make sure you’ve got plenty on hand!
- Yogurt: Any type of yogurt will work, whether it’s dairy or dairy-free.
- Olive Oil: Just a drizzle of oil to saute the veggies. You could also use avocado oil.
- Asparagus: I recommend thin asparagus (if you can find them) as they cook faster and are bite-sized. But thick asparagus work as well. Just slice them in half before chopping.
- Leek: Grab a good sized leek with plenty of white and light green on it, that’s the usable portion.
- Peas: Frozen green peas are super easy to toss in this frittata. And you gotta love how they dot the top!
- Spinach: Since we’re on a green theme, a large handful of baby spinach works great. But feel free to use kale or chard as well.
- Cheese: I love goat cheese in frittata recipes, but you can also use feta, or leave it off to keep it dairy-free.
- Herbs: Dill and parsley make for an extra fresh and spring-y combo!
Find the printable recipe with measurements below.
How To Make A Spring Vegetable Frittata
Hello easy peasy one-pan frittata! Just follow these simple steps to whip up your frittata.
Sauté the veggies. Sauté the leek for 3-4 minutes. Then add the asparagus and cook for 1-2 minutes more. Once those are cooked, add the frozen peas, baby spinach, salt and pepper, and sauté for another 1-2 minutes.
This is optional, but if you’d like a super stunning, photogenic frittata remove 1/3 of the vegetables to a plate. You’ll then add this back on top of the eggs later. I give tips on how to do this in the video below, so give that a watch!
Make the egg mixture. Whisk together the eggs, yogurt, salt, and pepper. Then pour the mixture into the pan and let it cook for 2-3 minutes.
Bake to perfection. Sprinkle the additional cooked veggies on top, dollop some goat cheese, and bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes. Then serve it up with a sprinkle of herbs for a fresh, springtime vibe!
Ways To Serve Vegetable Frittata
Normally, I’ll just eat this frittata as-is because it’s that good. But if you want to make it a heartier meal, here’s a few ways to do it.
- Add a side salad. To keep your meal light, a cucumber salad, or massaged kale salad would be a great pairing.
- With classic breakfast sides. Make it a full on breakfast bonanza with breakfast skillet potatoes and crispy oven baked bacon!
Frittata Storage Options
If you’re in need of a meal that’s quick to re-heat, you can always count on frittatas. Here’s a few ways you can store them for meal prep.
- For storing: Slice into individual pieces and pack away into airtight containers. It will stay good in the fridge for 3-4 days.
- To freeze: Good news, frittatas freeze well in freezer-safe containers! You can store them for up to 3 months.
More Breakfast Ideas with Eggs
If eggs are your go-to ingredient (like they are for me), I’ve got a whole list of egg recipes that cover breakfast, lunch, and dinner! But here’s a few favorites that make for the best breakfast ideas.
- Sweet Potato Breakfast Hash
- Breakfast Casserole (fully loaded!)
- Breakfast Egg Muffins
- Healthy Eggs Benedict
Spring Vegetable Frittata Recipe Video
Want to see how I make this recipe? Watch the video below!
If you make this spring vegetable frittata, let me know how it turned out! I’d love to hear what you think in the comments below.
Spring Vegetable Frittata
Description
Video
Ingredients
- 10 large eggs
- ½ cup yogurt, or dairy-free yogurt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 leek, white and light green parts chopped
- ½ pound thin asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup (packed) baby spinach
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 ounces goat cheese, or feta/other cheese
- Optional garnish: fresh dill, and parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400F/200C. Heat the oil in a 10-inch oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add the leek and saute for 3-4 minutes.
- Then add the asparagus and saute another 1-2 minutes.
- Then add the frozen peas, baby spinach, salt and pepper, and saute another 1-2 minutes, or until the spinach is wilted. Remove 1/3 of the vegetables to a plate (optional, but it makes for a prettier frittata), and make sure the remaining half of vegetables is evenly spread out.
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, yogurt, salt and pepper. Pour the eggs over the half of the vegetables in the pan. Cook on the stove for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the remaining vegetables on top, then dollop with the goat cheese. Transfer to the oven and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the eggs are set.
- Garnish with additional herbs before serving.
Lisa’s Tips
- I love my 10″ Staub pan for frittata recipes. It goes from the stovetop to the oven to the table!
Nutrition
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My first attempt at cooking something after being under the weather for about a week. This was delicious, quick, and easy, and a great way to put myself on the road to recovery! Thank you, as always! (I added a small zucchini because it was staring at me forlornly, and it was wonderful!)
I’m happy you loved it, Frances! Hoping you feel better as well.
Very Yummy & easy! Definitely on my list to make for our next ladies bible study brunch!
Happy you loved this vegetable frittata! And hopefully your friends will enjoy it as well. :)
This is delicious and very easy! I added a clove of minced garlic and some mini bella mushrooms.
Sounds like great additions, Debiie!
Delicious. I made it Whole30 compliant with coconut yogurt and Kite Hill ricotta. I also beat a scoop of egg white protein into the eggs. Will be adding this to my rotation. Thanks!
Glad you were able to tweak this to your liking :)
This was so good! Used Greek yoghurt and still turned out just as tasty!
Wonderful! So happy you loved it!
So good!!!!!
I omitted the spinach, swapped goat cheese for shredded mozzarella, and used basil instead of parsley and dill – to use up all the random things in my fridge. I didn’t have an oven safe frying pan so I just used a tart form. And it still came out perfect. You’re a recipe wizard 🧙♂️ thank you!
I made this recipe and it was so delicious! I am not sure what exactly the yogurt did (I used Greek) but the frittata was fluffy and not dry which made it the perfect texture! I loves all the veggies in it and will use this recipe as abase fir whatever I have as far as veggies to throw in. I have never used a leek before until this recipe, and the flavor of that was right on! I believe an onion may have been too strong, so I appreciate the leek. Thank you so much for this recipe!!!! I found you on GMA and from there started following you because I try to eat healthy meals and you do a great job providing yummy recipes! Thank you so much!!
I’m so glad you loved this frittata recipe Lindsay!
My husband and I have both made this recipe and love it. We have made it for guests as well and is a favorite. It is one of your “go to” recipes. It has so many ingredients we already love, goat cheese, asparagus, spinach, but we are not a fan of peas, so we eliminate those. I also don’t like onions, but the leeks are wonderful and have used them in more dishes now.
Glad you and your husband are loving this spring frittata!
Just made the frittata, it’s amazing!! Lisa, everything I have made from your website has been so delicious without fail! You are literally a recipe goddess :) thank you for all that you do!
So glad you enjoyed this vegetable frittata!
I have a question. Just saw your recipe and wondered if you had ever tried doing this with 5 eggs and the equivalent liquid volume of liquid egg whites to reduce cholesterol? Do you think it would work?
Can I use an oven-safe ceramic or Pyrex dish?
Hi Kim – should be okay to use either one, as long as they are both oven-safe.
This frittata is winner! I love all the green veggies and fresh herbs, and I paired it with toast and fruit and it was yummy! Thank you, once again, for your talent in creating delicious recipes!
Thrilled to hear you loved this Spring frittata Teresa!
I recently bought a cast iron skillet, but it’s been in the box waiting for a recipe like this to make its debut. I didn’t have exactly the same ingredients, but I gave it a try substituting milk for yogurt, broccoli for asparagus, onion and new potatoes for leeks. I had to saute the veggies a lot longer, but the recipe still came out wonderful. My husband was impressed and actually asked for seconds!
Happy to hear this frittata still turned out great with the small tweaks Andrea!
After watching this on Youtube, I decided to head in the kitchen and make this, along with the cabbage soup. Unfortunately I didn’t have asparagus, dill or peas, so switched it up with mushrooms, spinach and shredded lactose-free sharp cheddar cheese. (Cabot brand.) It came out great. I stuck to the recipe exactly as described, moving some of the veggies out for a few min while the eggs cooked, and adding them in later as described. It was just delicious overall. Next time I’ll add more garlic. I can see how this recipe can be adapted for taste purposes, and the initial base of eggs and yogurt, along with seasonings, plus your method of making frittata’s, is perfect.
This recipe was excellent and pretty simple. I froze part of the leftovers and left some in the fridge to eat this week – a double win!
Frittatas are definitely one of the best ways to meal prep!
Greek yogurt or regular yogurt?
You can use either, I usually use Greek yogurt.
I used what I had on hand; kalamata olives, spinach, mushrooms, feta. It turned out fabulous! The yogurt made all the difference in the texture. Who knew?
Love the variation you did on this frittata – sounds delicious!
I love this and most of your recipes! Being in Upstate New York, your veggies are usually bigger than mine(huge). Today it looked like my leek was bigger than yours. I would appreciate a little more measured guidance sometimes. I also want to know what you do with your”garbage” like the stalks of broccoli and keek greens. Do you make stock or compost? Thank you for getting me through prepping and smoothies!
Absolutely! I am working on being more detailed when it comes to produce weight and measurement for future recipes. As for the leftovers, they are great for making stock, but I haven’t tried other methods yet. If you do find any other ways to use it, please let me know!
Pleasantly surprised at how enjoyable this turned out. I didn’t have any leeks on hand so I substituted with onions, and topped the finished dish with avocado slices instead of cheese. It’s light and fresh, with a pleasant texture and a clean, gentle flavour. This is a flexible and forgiving recipe that will help clear up leftover veggies in the fridge. I find the dish very easy on the palate and therefore suitable for any time of the day.
Will try making this with the proper ingredients next time. Thank you Lisa.
That’s the beauty of a frittata! It’s the best for using up leftover veggies in your fridge. But, glad you enjoyed the recipe overall Anthea!
So easy and delicious
Glad you loved this frittata recipe Joann!
really amazing dish ! Fits perfect for my meal prep.
I’d love to know if your nutritional facts are per slice or per 100g please ?
Thank you xx
Hi Ulrike – the nutritional information is per slice.
Just made this recipe halved as for one. Will freeze half for later. I have never tried the yogurt and it came out with a great texture! Adding wrong amount of milk can make it watery. Going to try the yogurt trick for my muffin egg bites too! Thank you. Delicious!
Glad you enjoyed the yogurt trick in this frittata Recipe!
I had never heard of a frittata before, and it looked so good that I just had to try it. Both my husband & I loved it and definitely will make it again. Thank you for all the fantastic recipe ideas.
So happy to hear both you and your husband enjoyed this frittata recipe Johanna!
It was so yummy and easy to make. I’ve never made a frittata before. It was very pretty, too, to post on Facebook.
Glad you were able to make your first ever frittata with this recipe Margaret!
This recipe is delicious! Made this for Easter breakfast and it was amazing. I’m excited about the leftovers too
Glad you enjoyed this recipe for Easter brunch Megan!
Hi Lisa, I make vegetable frittatas all the time for myself for breakfast. I make enough to last a few days. It’s another way for me to get my veggies in another meal. I will try it with leeks (never cooked them before). Over the last couple of years you have gotten me to try ingredients that are in your recipes that I haven’t used before but you will never get me to try/eat asparagus LOL. Happy Easter! Take care, Christine
Happy to hear I’ve been able to bring some new inspiration into the kitchen! Bummer on the aspargus haha! But no worries. Happy Easter to you as well.
Sooooo yummy, easy and cheap! I added ricotta as well as goat cheese to the top for some extra creamy texture and it was awesome.
Glad you enjoyed this frittata recipe!
It was a great experience of cooking…I was not done related to cooking before. This helps me a lot to learn to cook…I suggest all to use this recipe…and still, if you are unable to cook food in this COVID transmission, you can order it online WHO has said that Food delivery service Covid-19’s time is the safest That’s why we provide take out near me for more restaurant for Dishpal’s Through Food Delivery Service to more frequent restaurant owners.
Just made this frittata for lunch and it was absolutely delicious. Very light and springy. And I love the flavor of the soft goat cheese in this dish. Thanks Lisa for the always healthy and flavorful inspiration ;-).
Glad you enjoyed this spring frittata Babette!
Love all the green veggies in this! And the creamy goat cheese adds the perfect finishing touch
Glad you love this one Michelle!
Great recipe- just made it tonight…very light but flavorful. I am buckling down more with finding recipes that won’t cause Hashimoto’s flare ups so am glad I found this site!
This one is a bit lighter since it’s just filled with greens. But you can take a peek at my other frittata recipes that I have on my website!
I’my planning on making this for Easter brunch. I’m not a huge fan of goat cheese so I bought some fritter. My question is do you think sun dried tomatoes would be good added to this? It sounds great as is and and I wasn’t sure if you think that would be a good combination? If not, I’ll keep it as written. Thank you for posting what I’m sure will be a great recipe.
I think sun dried tomatoes would be a great addition to this recipe!
This is such a lovely recipe. So perfect for spring. The colors and the flavors make this a hit for any springtime brunch or breakfast.
This frittata is definitely spring-time vibes!
Frittatas remind me of spring…I love them for outdoor brunches. This is so beautiful and delicious…I wish I could have a slice right now!
This one’s filled with the best of Spring!
I can’t resist a good frittata, and this one looks so good! Bookmarked for later, thank you so much for the recipe :)
Excited for you to make this one Cathleen!
looks amazing!! with COVID I don’t get a lot of people over, what can I do with leftovers?
thanks a bunch!
You can always freeze these to save for later! I have storage instructions written in the blog post :)
Will be making this soon perfect for my after office meals everyday will dm you if i make this and let you know how it goes Thanks Ramya
Excited to see how this turns out for you!