EBT Kitchen Sink Frittata

Servings: makes 8 slices or 9 squares

Prep Time: 10 minutes; Cook Time: 25 minutes

Recipe developed by: Shannon Costello, RDN, LD with CFW

Ingredients:

  • 8 large whole eggs
  • ⅓ cup reduced-fat milk or unsweetened nut milk
  • 3-4 ounces cheese of choice, shredded or crumbled (optional)
  • Dried seasonings of choice, to taste Pinch of salt

Choose 2-3 cups total of leftovers:

Cooked proteins:

  • Shredded poultry
  • Diced lean beef
  • Diced bacon,
  • Sliced smoked salmon
  • Sliced sausage links
  • Canned beans
  • Cubed tofu

Raw veggies:

  • Bell peppers
  • Red onion
  • Leafy greens
  • Grape tomatoes
  • Mushrooms

Cooked vegetables:

  • Sweet or white potatoes
  • Sautéed leafy greens
  • Onions
  • Bell peppers
  • Broccoli
  • Cauliflower
  • Carrots
  • Zucchini
  • Spaghetti Squash
  • Green Beans
  • Asparagus

Cooked grains:

  • Spaghetti noodles
  • Rice noodles
  • Rice
  • Quinoa

Preparation Instructions:

  1. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and warm water.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly spray a 10” round pan or 9x9” square pan with cooking spray.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat together eggs and milk. Stir in cheese (if using), seasonings, and salt. Set aside.
  4. Prepare chosen leftovers however fits best – diced, sliced, shredded, cubed, etc. Arrange leftover ingredients in the bottom of prepared pan. Carefully pour egg mixture into pan allowing it to fill around the leftovers, leaving at least ½-inch space from top of eggs to top of pan (you may not use entire egg mixture depending on quantity of leftovers). If needed, carefully shake pan to evenly distribute the eggs. Top with extra cheese or seasonings as desired.
  5. Bake in oven for about 25-35 minutes, or until eggs are firm and the top and edges are golden brown.
  6. Enjoy warm with optional toppings. Eat as is or turn it into a frittata breakfast sandwich using whole-grain toast, English muffin, or bagel!