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    Home » Real Food » Breakfast Recipes

    Mediterranean Spinach Frittata

    March 23, 2020 | By Kristen Chidsey | 59 Comments | *This post may include amazon links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    This simple spinach frittata is super flavorful thanks to the addition of olives, tomatoes, feta and spices. It is a light and healthy recipe that is filled with Classic Mediterranean flavors and makes a perfect option for a family breakfast, brunch, or light dinner.

    This simple Spinach Frittata has been made super flavorful with the addition of olives, tomatoes, and feta. It is a light and healthy recipe filled with classic Mediterranean flavors and comes together almost effortlessly. 

    Spinach Frittata in white quiche dish next to fresh tomatoes.

    When it comes to easy recipes, frittatas reign supreme. They require minimal ingredients, come together in minutes, and are suitable for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or even a light dinner.

    While frittatas can be flavored in endless ways, one of my favorite versions is this Mediterranean spin on Spinach Frittata. Spinach and eggs are a classic combination, but this recipe has been kicked up a few notches with the addition of salty feta, sweet tomatoes, smokey red peppers, and briny olives.

    It is creamy, salty, savory, and not only delicious but this Spinach Frittata is packed with protein and nutrients.

    Notes on Ingredients

    Ingredients labeled on counter for Spinach Frittata.
    • Eggs: This recipe calls for 6 eggs. However, if you would like to use only egg whites, use 12 egg whites.
    • Milk: For a creamy, fluffy frittata, I recommend using half-and-half, cream, or whole milk, but you can certainly use low-fat milk or unsweetened, unflavored non-dairy milk.
    • Spinach: It is best to use defrosted, frozen chopped spinach for this frittata, as fresh spinach will give off excess liquid as it bakes.
    • Olives: Use a mixture of Spanish and Kalamative olives, or all of one variety. For the best flavor, do not substitute black olives for the Kalamative or Spanish olives.
    • Roasted Red Peppers: Jarred roasted red peppers add texture and a nice smoky flavor to the frittata.
    • Tomatoes: Use cherry, grape, or whole vine-ripened tomatoes. For vine-ripened tomatoes, be sure to remove seeds to keep the frittata from being watery.
    • Feta: Crumbled feta cheese pairs beautifully with the Mediterranean flavors in this frittata. If you don't care for feta, use shredded Swiss cheese or freshly grated parmesan.

    How to Make a Spinach Frittata

    • Place the defrosted spinach in a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth and wring out all the excess water from the spinach. This is crucial to the texture and consitency of the frittata.
    Defrosted frozen spinach in a clean kitchen towel.
    • In a large bowl, gently whisk the eggs with the milk, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper just to break the yolks and evenly incorporate the ingredients. Don't overbeat the eggs, as this can cause the frittata to be dense or tough.
    • Add the spinach, diced tomatoes, diced roasted red peppers, sliced olives, and feta to the egg mixture and gently fold the ingredients together until everything is well combined.
    Spinach Frittata mixture in mixing bowl.
    • Pour the mixture into a lightly greased dish.
    Spinach Frittata mixture in baking dish.
    • Bake the frittata until lightly golden on the top and the eggs are set fully around the edges and the center is a bit wobbly. It will continue to set up as the frittata cools.
    Baked Greek Frittata in white baking dish.

    Serving Suggestions

    Frittatas can be served warm or at room temperature, making it a great option to entertain with or to prepare in advance.

    I love serving this Spinach Frittata for Easter Brunch alongside Sour Cream Coffee Cake and Maple Candied Bacon. However, this vegetarian frittata also makes a light entree perfect for dinner, especially when paired with a While this Greek-style spinach frittata makes a delicious breakfast or brunch when served with Oven Baked Bacon, it is also a perfect dish to serve as a lunch or light dinner with a Spinach Bacon Salad.

    Another great idea for serving is to serve a slice of the frittata on a toasted English muffin or homemade biscuit for a delicious breakfast sandwich. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the refrigerator. Reheat in the microwave as desired. serve on a toasted English muffin for a quick breakfast sandwich as well.

    More Frittata Recipes

    • Oven-Baked Potato Frittata
    • Asparagus Frittata
    • Instant Pot Frittata

    If you tried this Spinach Frittata a try, I would love for you to leave a comment and review below. 

    Greek Frittata Baked in white pie dish

    Spinach Frittata

    This Spinach Frittata has been dressed up with feta, olives, and tomatoes for an easy and healthy Mediterranean twist on an egg frittata.
    4.96 from 22 votes
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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: Mediterranean
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 107kcal
    Author: Kristen Chidsey

    Ingredients

    • 6 eggs
    • ¼ cup cream or whole milk
    • 1 teaspoon oregano
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon pepper
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ½ cup diced tomatoes seeded
    • ¼ cup chopped kalamata olives
    • ¼ cup chopped Spanish olives
    • ¼ cup crumbled feta
    • ¼ cup jarred roasted red peppers chopped and patted dry
    • ½ cup frozen spinach defrosted and drained of excess liquid
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    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Grease a 9 inch pie pan or quiche dish with butter, olive oil, or cooking spray.
    • Place the defrosted spinach in a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth and wring out all the excess water from the spinach.
    • In a large mixing bowl, gently whisk the eggs with the cream, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and oregano until the yolks are broken and everything is just combined. Don't overwork mix the eggs, or your frittata may become tough.
    • To the egg mixture, add the drained spinach, tomatoes, peppers, feta, and olives. Fold the mixture together until just combined.
    • Pour the egg mixture into the prepared pan and bake for 18-20 minutes or until eggs are set fully around the edges and the center is a bit wobbly.
    • Allow the frittata to cool slightly and then serve warm or at room temperature.

    Equipment Needed

    • 9-inch pie pan

    Notes

    Tomatoes: Use Roma, vine-ripened, grape, or cherry tomatoes for this frittata. Just be sure if using Roma or vine-ripened tomatoes, you finely dice and seed the tomatoes. For cherry or grape tomatoes, simply cut them in half. 
    Storage: Store the leftover frittata in a sealed container for up to 3 days. To reheat, cover a slice of the frittata with a dampened paper towel and microwave at 50% power for 45 seconds until just slightly warm. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 107kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 169mg | Sodium: 705mg | Potassium: 130mg | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 375IU | Vitamin C: 1.9mg | Calcium: 98mg | Iron: 1.1mg
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    This post has been updated in March 2022 with new pictures and tips but was originally posted in March 2016. 

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    Hi, I am Kristen, creator of A Mind "Full" Mom. I believe that making a wholesome family meal does not need to be hard or expensive! I love nothing more than to share with you delicious solutions for your hungry family.

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    1. Lorraine Lussier

      July 06, 2022 at 8:38 pm

      Can this be frozen?
      I have made similar recipes and used muffin tin rather than a pie plate. I usually freeze these. They make wonderful quick meal!

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      • Kristen Chidsey

        July 07, 2022 at 7:28 am

        Absolutely! Allow to cool and then wrap individual servings in plastic wrap and then in place in a freezer bag. Defrost overnight in the fridge or unwrap and place on a plate frozen and microwave at 50% until warm. Enjoy!

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    2. Doris Layhe

      March 31, 2022 at 6:07 am

      5 stars
      We love this so much! All of my family loved it and my picky son even asked for me to make it again!

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      • Kristen Chidsey

        March 31, 2022 at 7:08 am

        When the picky kids approve, you know you have a keeper! Thanks for sharing Doris!

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