Roasted Vegetable Frittata Goat Cheese (Printable)
Oven-baked frittata featuring caramelized vegetables and tangy goat cheese, perfect for brunch or light dinners.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 small red bell pepper, diced
02 - 1 small zucchini, diced
03 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
04 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
05 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
06 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Egg Mixture
08 - 8 large eggs
09 - 1/3 cup whole milk
10 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
11 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
12 - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
→ Cheese
13 - 3.5 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
→ Garnish
14 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or parsley (optional)
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Toss diced bell pepper, zucchini, sliced red onion, and halved cherry tomatoes with olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Spread in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 18 to 20 minutes until vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized.
03 - Reduce oven temperature to 350°F.
04 - In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, whole milk, salt, black pepper, and thyme until fully combined.
05 - Lightly grease a 9-inch ovenproof skillet or baking dish.
06 - Evenly spread the roasted vegetables in the skillet. Pour the egg mixture on top, then sprinkle with crumbled goat cheese.
07 - Bake at 350°F for 18 to 22 minutes, until the frittata is just set in the center.
08 - Allow to cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped fresh basil or parsley if desired. Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It feeds four people without fussing, making it ideal when you want to impress without spending your whole afternoon cooking.
- The vegetables caramelize while you're not watching, delivering deep flavor that tastes like you tried much harder than you did.
- Goat cheese adds a tangy richness that transforms simple roasted vegetables into something memorable.
02 -
- Don't skip the initial roasting step, cooking vegetables separately ensures they're actually caramelized and flavorful rather than just warm.
- Watch for that wobble in the center when the frittata's done, the difference between custardy and rubbery is just a few minutes.
03 -
- Cook your vegetables until they're noticeably caramelized rather than just tender, the brown edges are where the flavor lives.
- If you don't have an ovenproof skillet, a greased baking dish works perfectly and often cooks more evenly than cast iron.