Forevermama's Spinach, Feta, and Tarragon Fritata

20m
Prep Time
15m
Cook Time
35m
Ready In


"We love this frittata. Make it when we're not in the mood for the average omelet or eggs. It's good for breakfast, lunch or dinner. If serving for lunch or dinner, it's excellent served with a side of salad. Especially perfect recipe for an Easter brunch. It's quick to make so you'll have time for the Easter egg hunt."

Original is 5-6 servings

Nutritional

  • Serving Size: 1 (188.4 g)
  • Calories 282.9
  • Total Fat - 22.1 g
  • Saturated Fat - 10.4 g
  • Cholesterol - 370.8 mg
  • Sodium - 645.6 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate - 4.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber - 1.4 g
  • Sugars - 1.8 g
  • Protein - 17.2 g
  • Calcium - 254.5 mg
  • Iron - 3.5 mg
  • Vitamin C - 18.8 mg
  • Thiamin - 0.1 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

In a 12" ovenproof nonstick frying pan, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter over moderate heat. Add the scallions and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the spinach, dried tarragon, if using, and 1/8 teaspoons each of the salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until the liquid evaporates, about 3 minutes. Remove the spinach mixture and let cool. Wipe out pan.

Step 2

In a large bowl, beat the eggs with the remaining 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Stir in the spinach mixture and fresh tarragon, if using.

Step 3

Heat the broiler.

Step 4

In the same frying pan, melt the remaining 1 tablespoon butter with the olive oil over moderate heat. Pour in the egg mixture and reduce the heat to low. Sprinkle the feta over the top and cook until the bottom is golden brown and top is almost set, 6 - 7 minutes.

Step 5

Broil the frittata 6 inches from the heat, if possible, until the eggs are set, 2 - 3 minutes.

Step 6

Lift the upper edge of the frittata with a spatula and slide the frittata onto a plate. Cut into wedges and serve.

NOTE: Frozen spinach can be used in place of the fresh. Don't squeeze out the liquid. The liquid is evaporated in the sauteing process while cooking in the skillet. Use the whole frozen and then cut into stips. If using the finely chopped it will distribute more through egg mixture, but it's still fine if that's what you want


Tips


No special items needed.

5 Reviews

dienia b

Really good different for breakfast

5.0

review by:
(30 Jul 2022)

Luvcookn

Great frittata! Used beet greens as we discussed and it was wonderful! Have half for our lunch tomorrow. Thanks for sharing Nat! Made for Billboard Recipe Tag.

5.0

review by:
(18 Mar 2019)

Daily Inspiration

What a nice healthy meal tonight. Loved the addition of the spinach and feta and the subtle taste of the tarragon. Served with some sliced tomatoes on the side.

5.0

(8 Nov 2018)

Bergy

I enjoy a no crust frittata. This one is very easy and tasty. Putting the cooked frittata under the broiler for a minute really puffs up the feta cheese. I cut the recipe back to 2 eggs (one serving) with no problem. In fact I had some left - over. Great Sunday Brunch.

5.0

review by:
(20 Mar 2016)

ellie

We loved this! I only had 5 oz of spinach and my feta was non-fat (so it didn't melt!) but otherwise made as directed. Served with sliced tomatoes and cranberry bread (from the freezer) and a nice Sunday night supper. Thanks for sharing!

5.0

review by:
(8 Mar 2015)

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