Flexi Frittata

Flexi Frittata

Another concept rather than a recipe. This is perfect for those times you’re in between shops, have been caught up at work, or just don’t feel like cooking much. If you have the basic idea of a frittata and a few things in the fridge/pantry, you can have a healthy dinner ready in minutes.   Not only is it quick, easy and tasty, it saves food waste and that extra shop!

Start with the basics.  For the sake of illustration here, I’ll tell you what I do.

For 4 people I use 5-6 eggs, then it’s a matter of raiding your fridge or pantry for whatever you have. 

Add some veggies, some herbs, something zingy for flavour (I like olives), some cheese if you like, (goats, feta or cheddar, whatever you have), even some left over protein like a bit of chicken or tuna.  This time round I had half a zucchini, half a red capsicum, a whole onion, a couple of cloves of garlic, tops of some celery stalks, parsley, a handful of baby spinach, a small punnet of cherry tomatoes, a small handful of Kalamata olives.

  1. Using a deepish frypan that you can pop in your oven or grill, cook the onions in a little olive oil, add the garlic and any other aromats, (like chilli).  
  2. Next add the harder veggies like capsicum, root veg, zucchini.   Cook until almost soft, then add the spinach, tomatoes and lastly olives and herbs.   
  3. Whisk the eggs and season with salt and pepper and pour over the veggie mix.   Shake the pan a little so the eggs are evenly distributed, then sprinkle on the cheese (optional).   
  4. Cook for a few minutes, then transfer the pan to the oven or grill and cook on a high heat until the eggs are no longer runny and you have a little colour on top, (maybe 5 minutes?).   
  5. Finishing this way also prevents the bottom from burning.
  6. Serve with some lightly dressed salad leaves or just as it.   It’s perfect the next day for lunch too.


Component Ideas, (definitely not an exhaustive list, use your imagination):

  • Zucchini
  • Capsicum,
  • Broccolini/Broccoli
  • Frozen peas
  • Celery
  • Sliced baby potatoes
  • Tomatoes
  • Spinach
  • mushrooms
  • A small tin of beans
  • Cheddar cheese
  • Feta
  • Anchovies
  • Chilli
  • Olives