A gorgeous golden-brown frittata speckled with ribbons of zucchini and a dash of fiery smoked paprika. Creased edges reveal a fluffy, rich interior studded with melted pockets of sharp cheddar. Served on a white, rustic plate with crusty bread slices and a handful of cherry tomatoes on the side.

Zucchini Ribbon & Smoked Paprika Frittata

Name: Zucchini Ribbon & Smoked Paprika Frittata
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Medium-size Zucchinis, 2 thinly sliced longways with a vegetable peeler; Large Eggs, 4 beaten; Sharp Cheddar Cheese, 1/2 cup grated; Whole Milk, 1/2 cup; Smoked Paprika, 2 teaspoons; Fresh Parsley, 1 tablespoon chopped; Olive Oil, 2 tablespoons; Salt and Pepper, to taste

Category Brunch

Prep 10 minutes

Cook 25 minutes

Style American

Technique Sautéing

Diet Friendly Low-Carb

Daily Recipe: August 31, 2024

This brunch recipe spins a uniquely delicious twist on the American classic, the frittata, by incorporating the crunchy freshness of zucchini and the heavenly spiciness of smoked paprika. Zucchini, ripe in the season, imparts a wonderful texture and a mild, slightly sweet flavor that goes beautifully with eggs. Smoked paprika adds a characteristic warmth and depth that elevates the entire dish.

Ingredients (for 2)

Medium-size zucchinis - 2 - thinly sliced longways with a vegetable peeler
Large eggs - 4 - beaten
Sharp cheddar cheese - 1/2 cup - grated
Whole milk - 1/2 cup
Smoked paprika - 2 teaspoons
Fresh parsley - 1 tablespoon - chopped
Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
Salt and pepper - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🌡️🔥⏲️

Preheat your oven to 375°F.
Step 2 - 🍳🥒🧂

Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add in zucchini and sauté until soft and slightly golden, about 5 minutes. Season the zucchini with salt and pepper.
Step 3 - 🥣🥛🥚

In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, smoked paprika, and half of the cheddar cheese.
Step 4 - 🍳🧀🔥

Pour the egg mixture over the cooked zucchini in the skillet. Top it up with the remaining cheddar and transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Bake it until the frittata is golden brown and well set in the center, about 15-20 minutes.
Step 5 - 🍴🌿💚

After baking, allow the frittata to cool slightly before slicing it. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve while it's still warm.

Additional

This delicious zucchini ribbon frittata can be enjoyed at any time of the year, but tastes especially good when zucchinis are in their prime seasonal availability. The sharp cheddar can be replaced by any other cheese of your choice for a different flavor profile. Kids can help by whisking the eggs and grating the cheese. Make sure to take lots of photos before digging in!