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Moroccan-Spiced Veggie Frittata


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  • Author: Priya Lakshminarayan
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 2
  • Diet: Vegetarian, Omnivore

Description

A vibrant frittata packed with Moroccan spices and your favorite veggies. Perfect for brunch or a light dinner.


Ingredients

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  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp minced ginger
  • 2 tbsp minced garlic
  • 5 eggs
  • veggies

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a pan.
  2. Add and fry minced ginger, garlic, and green chilies on medium heat until the garlic turns golden brown. Be careful not to burn it.
  3. Add the chopped onions and saute until they turn translucent.
  4. Add chopped tomatoes and salt; cook until soft and mushy.
  5. Add chopped carrots, bell pepper, spinach, green peas, and mushrooms. Saute all the vegetables covered until cooked.
  6. Add Moroccan spice, turmeric powder, and roasted cumin powder. Mix and saute for another minute.
  7. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Garnish with chopped cilantro. Remove from heat and set aside.
  9. Beat eggs in a bowl; season with salt, thyme, and dried basil leaves. Whisk well.
  10. Heat a frittata pan and coat with cooking spray.
  11. Pour the beaten eggs into the pan.
  12. Add a generous spoonful of the cooked vegetable mixture to one side, top with grated cheese and Moroccan spice.
  13. Cook for one minute, then flip to close the frittata.
  14. Continue cooking for another minute.
  15. Carefully remove the frittata from the pan.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, use a combination of olive oil and melted butter to sauté the vegetables.
  • Feel free to substitute any vegetables you prefer; zucchini, eggplant, and potatoes would all work well.
  • To prevent overcooking, add the cheese during the last minute of cooking.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Brunch
  • Method: Pan-Frying
  • Cuisine: Moroccan

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 5
  • Sodium: 400
  • Fat: 15
  • Saturated Fat: 5
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10
  • Carbohydrates: 25
  • Fiber: 5
  • Protein: 15
  • Cholesterol: 200