Mushroom Frittata

Mushroom Frittata

An absolute protein bomb whether for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Quickly prepared and tastes amazing and will give you the right amount of energy.

Nutritional information:

Calories3068 kJ (733 kcal)
Protein50 g
Fat55 g
Carbohydrates8 g
Fiber4 g

Utensils:

non-stick frying pan, chef's knife, Spoon, cutting board, spatula, whisk, bowl, oven, frying pan, baking dish

Recipe instructions:

1

Cut the big mushrooms into quarters and small ones into halves. Finely chop the onion and garlic.

  • 5.3 oz Mushrooms
    5.3 oz Mushrooms
  • ½ Onion, red (~ 1.5 oz)
    ½ Onion, red (~ 1.5 oz)
  • ½ Garlic clove (~ 0.1 oz)
    ½ Garlic clove (~ 0.1 oz)
2

In a bowl, whisk the eggs. Finely chop the chives and add to the bowl. Season with salt and pepper and mix well.

  • 4 Eggs (~ 7.8 oz)
    4 Eggs (~ 7.8 oz)
  • ¼ bunch of Chives, fresh or frozen (~ 2 Tbsp)
    ¼ bunch of Chives, fresh or frozen (~ 2 Tbsp)
  • Salt
    Salt
  • Black pepper
    Black pepper
3

Preheat the oven to 350 °F.

    4

    Heat the olive oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Fry the onions and garlic until the onions turn translucent.

    • 2 tsp Olive oil
      2 tsp Olive oil
    5

    Add the mushrooms and fry for approx. 3-4 minutes until browned all over. Season with paprika and thyme.

    • ½ tsp Sweet paprika, ground
      ½ tsp Sweet paprika, ground
    • ½ tsp Thyme leaves, dried
      ½ tsp Thyme leaves, dried
    6

    Only follow this step, if your PAN IS OVEN-SAFE. Otherwise, skip. Add the egg batter into the pan. As soon as the corners start to set, sprinkle gouda on top and bake for approx. 20-25 minutes on the middle rack of the oven until the eggs are puffed and appear cooked and the cheese is golden brown.

    • 1⁄3 cup Gouda, grated (or Cheddar)
      1⁄3 cup Gouda, grated (or Cheddar)
    7

    If the pan is NOT OVEN-SAFE, grease a baking dish with the olive oil, add the contents of the pan and the egg batter, mix well and sprinkle with gouda. Bake for approx. 16-18 minutes on the middle rack of the oven until the eggs are puffed and appear cooked and the cheese is golden brown.

    • ½ tsp Olive oil
      ½ tsp Olive oil
    8

    Enjoy your meal!