Pea Zucchini Frittata with Mozzarella

Prep: 10min
| Servings: 4 | Cook: 15min
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The pea zucchini frittata with mozzarella from Spoonsparrow is low carb, high in protein and always a hit as a quick skillet dish!

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Ingredients

  • 200 g fresh peas (deveined)
  • Salad
  • 2 zucchinis
  • 12 eggs
  • Pepper
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika powder
  • 1 bunch chives
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 250 g mozzarella (2 balls of 125 g each)
  • 30 g parmesan (1 piece)
  • 1 handful basil leaves

Instructions

  1. 1.

    Cook peas in boiling salted water for 5 minutes, drain, rinse with cold water and let them dry. Clean zucchini, wash, cut lengthwise into halves and slice.

  2. 2.

    Beat eggs in a bowl, whisk, season with salt, pepper and paprika powder. Wash chives, pat dry and chop finely.

  3. 3.

    Heat 4 small pans on the stove. Add 1 tbsp oil to each pan. Distribute peas and zucchini over the pans, sauté for 2 minutes over medium heat, season with salt and pepper. Spread egg mixture over the pans and let it set gently over low heat for 5 minutes. Tear mozzarella and sprinkle over the top with chives. Bake frittatas in a preheated oven at 200 °C (180 °C fan; gas: level 3) for 5–6 minutes until done. Meanwhile grate parmesan. Wash basil and pat dry. Remove frittatas from the oven and serve garnished with parmesan shavings and basil leaves.