The Breakfast Frittata That's Just Right Any Time Of The Day.

How to make a soft & fluffy frittata in a quick & simple way. Do you have leftovers in the fridge or want to clear the cupboard? Then this breakfast frittata is just for you. This frittata recipe is super easy & requires minimal effort & time, which can set you up for the whole week. The main ingredients are egg, chorizo sausage & chickpeas, but by all means, create your inventions with any leftover ingredients you may have lying around. 

Breakfast Frittata

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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Resting Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Calories: 213kcal
Servings: 8 Serves

Ingredients

  • 1 Brown (Yellow) Onion Diced
  • 3 Garlic Cloves Sliced
  • 15 ml Olive Oil
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper (Capsicum) Diced
  • 200 g Chorizo Sausage Diced
  • 200 g Canned Chickpeas Drained & Rinsed
  • 2 g Smoked Paprika
  • 2 g Ground Cumin
  • 120 g Baby Spinach Washed
  • 5 g Flat Leaf Parsley Chopped
  • 5 Eggs Beaten
  • 30 ml Thickened Cream
  • Salt & Pepper To Taste
  • Extra Virgin Olive Drizzle To Finish
  • Flat Leaf Parsley Garnish
  • Snow Pea Sprouts Garnish

Method

  • Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F) on the grill (broil) setting.
  • Place a large ovenproof pan onto medium-high heat. Add the olive oil, onion and garlic. Sauté for 3-4 minutes or until just soft and fragrant.
  • Add the chorizo sausage, smoked paprika, ground cumin, and season to taste. Sauté for 2 minutes to release the oils in the chorizo.
  • Add the red bell pepper and chickpeas and continue to sauté for 5 minutes or until soft. Add the baby spinach, mix, and allow to wilt.
  • Tip in the beaten eggs, cream (optional), and the chopped flat-leaf parsley. Mix gently to combine and ensure all the ingredients are mixed into the egg. Cook until the eggs start to firm around the edges (about 2 minutes).
  • Place the pan into the preheated oven under the grill and cook for 2-3 minutes or until cooked through, golden and fluffy. Remove, let cool for 5 minutes, then run a spatula around the edges to lift it.
  • Carefully tip the frittata out of the pan onto a serving plate or chopping board. Slice into portions and garnish with flat-leaf parsley, snow pea sprouts, cracked black pepper and extra virgin olive oil. Serve hot, warm or cold. Dig in.
Chef's Tips
Let the chorizo render for the full 2 minutes before adding the vegetables — this releases its paprika-tinted oil, which colours and flavours everything else in the pan.
Don't overmix once the eggs go in — gently folding everything through keeps the frittata light rather than dense and rubbery.
Let it rest the full 5 minutes before turning it out — this lets it firm up slightly so it holds together cleanly when sliced.
Storage & Reheating
Will keep in the fridge for up to 4 days in an airtight container. Best served warm or at room temperature — reheat gently in a low oven (150°C/300°F) for about 10 minutes, or enjoy cold straight from the fridge; the microwave will make the texture rubbery.
Serving 150gCalories 213kcalCarbohydrates 10.2gProtein 11.1gFat 14.4gSaturated Fat 3.9gPolyunsaturated Fat 2.24gMonounsaturated Fat 6.7gCholesterol 129.3mgSodium 369.6mgPotassium 337.8mgFiber 2.5gSugar 3.4gVitamin A 434.13IUVitamin C 34.47mgCalcium 58.9mgIron 1.9mg

The above nutrition guide is based on daily averages and is calculated for a single portion. 

Recipe Notes

Frittata Storage Instructions

This frittata can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days and in the freezer for up to 12 months, both stored in an airtight container

Frittata Reheating Instructions

To reheat, prepare a baking tray lined with parchment paper and place it in a preheated oven set at 180.c – 350.f and heat for 10 minutes until hot in the centre. Alternatively, it can be reheated in the microwave in bursts, but this will make it soggy. If reheating from frozen, allow it to thaw in the fridge overnight. 

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