Don’t you just love frittatas? They are one of my go-to meals for two reasons… Making a frittata is not only quick and easy (and a dinner that I can manage even on the busiest nights), but it is also a great way to use up leftover veggies and other odds and ends that are in the fridge or pantry. So, whenever I need egg yolks for recipes (pastry creams, custards, etc), I save up the egg whites for a frittata later in the week!
This time around, in addition to some left over egg whites, I had some zucchini and goat cheese in my fridge that I wanted to use up. I love zucchini, but I think it can be kind of bland on its own, so I decided to caramelize some onions, which I always have on hand, to add a bit of flavor to the frittata. Plus, I think caramelized onions and goat cheese are just a fabulous combination – don’t you?
Caramelized Onion and Zucchini Frittata
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 onions, halved and sliced
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (or honey, if you prefer)
- 2 medium zucchini
- 3 egg whites
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup cream (half and half or milk would work, too)
- 1/4 cup goat cheese, plus additional to sprinkle on top
Heat the olive oil and sliced onions in a skillet over medium-low heat. Sprinkle with sugar, and stir occasionally, cooking the onions until they are golden and caramelized (I probably could have cooked mine a bit longer, but I was hungry for dinner!).
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg whites, eggs, cream, and 1/4 cup of goat cheese. Set aside.
Meanwhile, use a vegetable peeler to cut the two zucchini into long thin ribbons. Once the onions are just about done, spray a 10-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Saute the zucchini ribbons until they are tender (they will cook down quite a bit). Add the caramelized onions, and toss to combine in the skillet.
Pour the egg mixture over the zucchini and caramelized onions. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the broiler.
Uncover the skillet, sprinkle with some additional goat cheese, and broil for an additional 5 minutes, until the top is set and the frittata is cooked through. Serve immediately.
I have never made a fritatta, but I LOVE carmelized onions. I am thinking about making this for dinner tonight!
I absolutely love frittata. They’re so versatile and I love eating them for breakfast.
This looks terrific! Don;t you love quick and easy meals? Sometimes it makes me feel like a cheater since I did not spend loads of time but then I remind myself a good meal can be done in a short time when ya got the skills! ;)
We do love frittatas! The combination of caramelized onions and goat cheese does sound fantastic!
Guess what my family is having this Friday… I should be making frittata’s more often! Yours looks like it turned out fantastic. (BTW, I recognize that little red heart shaped bowl) :)
It looks so yummy! I’ll have to try it. Thanks Jen for the recipe :)
I love frittatas! What a great way to use up some veggies and cheese. Yours looks great!
I love a good frittata. You are so right about putting this together in minutes. Yours looks delicious!
Sometimes having a veggie dish hits the spot! Nice post.
Such a beautiful dish Jen – simple flavours yet so tasty.
I absolutely love frittatas and cutting the zucchinis in ribbons made it look great. Yum. :-)
I absolutely LOVE frittatas! This one looks delicious.
Oooo…i do have some leftover veggies I need to use up. Frittata it is!!!
I remember when I found out how to make them, I was so surprised as i had thought it would such a long process.
I do love frittatas. I also love caramelized onion. This whole thing is made of win.
I definitely think it’s hard to beat caramelized onions and goat cheese! I love the zucchini ribbons too.
this looks so good! I also like to throw leftover veggies in a frittata, but somehow mine never come out looking this good! I love the addition of goat cheese. I want to try this exact recipe (which will negate the idea of using up leftovers since I will have to buy the specific ingredients. but I think it’s worth it)
Looks like the perfect weekend breakfast. I love that combination of ingredients!
There you go again using goat cheese! If you keep doing that I’m gonna have to hop on a plane and come move in. LOL
I usually have extra yolks, not whites! Maybe I need to make some custards ;-)
The caramelized onions/zucchini sounds fantastic
I can’t believe I’m going to admit this, but I’ve never had a frittata! It would be tricky at my house since my husband doesn’t eat veggies but I’ll keep it in mind for the next time he’s not going to be home for dinner. I always have veggies that need to be used in my fridge…
Just made this for dinner it came out really good. It didn’t have goat cheese though so I used some shredded mozzarella. I had never made a frittata before but will start now as it was easy and quick to make. Thanks for the recipe!