Easy Caprese Frittata

This caprese frittata is a fast and delicious way to showcase summer’s bounty. It’s just as welcome for dinner as for breakfast.

My theme this week is caprese everything. These delicious tomatoes and basil from Big Sycamore Farm were just begging to be paired up with some fresh mozzarella and turned into all sorts of caprese things. The other night I made a classic caprese salad, then last night I made caprese sandwiches that were devoured before they could be photographed. And this morning I woke up with a hankering for a caprese frittata.

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Caprese frittatas are easy to make, fast, beautiful, and healthy. Packed with flavor but low in carbs, they’re a great way to start your day and are also perfect for a simple summer dinner. They taste almost like pizza, but are so much quicker to make.

Here’s what you do: beat some eggs with a little cream and throw them into a hot skillet. Slice up some tomatoes and fresh mozzarella and throw those on top. Stick the pan under the broiler until the eggs are set, sprinkle with basil, top with a little dressed arugula, and drizzle with balsamic. Done and done.

Don’t want to mess around with the arugula? You can totally enjoy this without. I really like the greens on top, though–they give this caprese frittata an irresistible salad pizza vibe that takes me back to all my trips to the CPK in the mall during high school. (Of course, this frittata is much fresher and tastier than anything I ever had there!)

What other caprese things should I try? I’m thinking a caprese galette might be next–just like this one but with slices of fresh mozzarella tucked amongst the tomatoes. Then maybe caprese-stuffed zucchini? The possibilities are endless!

Caprese Frittata

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• Total Time: 25 minutes
• Yield: 2 servings 1x

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This caprese frittata is a fast and delicious way to showcase summer’s bounty. It’s just as welcome for dinner as for breakfast.

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Ingredients

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• 1 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin)
• 2 tbsp heavy cream
• sea salt and ground black pepper (to taste)
• 4 slices fresh mozzarella
• 2 small, sweet tomatoes (sliced)
• 2 tbsp basil leaves
• 1 cup arugula
• balsamic reduction or other dressing
• 3 large eggs

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Instructions

1. Preheat the broiler.
2. Heat a small broiler-safe skillet (cast iron works perfectly) over medium heat. Grease the bottom and sides of the pan with olive oil.
3. In a medium bowl, beat the eggs with the cream and a bit of salt and pepper. When the pan is hot, pour in the eggs and let them cook until set around the edges.
4. Arrange the mozzarella and tomato slices on top of the egg mixture. Transfer the pan to the broiler and cook for 3-5 minutes, checking frequently, or until the eggs are just set.
5. Meanwhile, toss the arugula with a little olive oil, balsamic reduction, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
6. Top the frittata with the fresh basil. Mound the dressed arugula in the center and drizzle with additional balsamic reduction. Enjoy hot.

Notes

*You can purchase balsamic reduction or glaze or make it yourself by boiling balsamic vinegar until it’s nice and syrupy. The boiling vinegar has a potent scent, so don’t stick your nose right over the pot!

You can easily double this recipe and make it in a 10-12 inch skillet. Cook time will be slightly longer.

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Category: Appetizer, Breakfast, Brunch, Main Course
• Cuisine: American-Italian, Italian