This toddler-friendly Frittata di Broccoli recipe is a delicious and nutritious way to get your little ones to eat their greens! Packed with protein and vitamin-rich broccoli, and combined with cheese and eggs, your kids will love this classic Italian meal. Serve for a healthy lunch or as an easy dinner, and make sure to get your Toddler’s help in the kitchen! Try this simple recipe from Toddler Recipes Australia and you’ll be sure to create a dish that your toddler will love.
General Information
- Servings: 4
- Keywords: Frittata di Broccoli, Healthy Eating, Vegetarian, Egg Based
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Protein: 25 g
- Carbs: 20 g
- Fats: 20 g
- Preparation Time: 20 minutes
- Cooking Time: 35 minutes
Ingredients
- 8 large eggs
- 280g broccoli
- 40ml olive oil
- 100g mozzarella cheese
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons of freshly chopped parsley
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Directions
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Preheat oven to 190 °C (375 °F).
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To prepare the broccoli, separate the florets from the stalk, then wash and pat them dry. Cut the head of the floret in two halves, then cut each of the four pieces in small chunks. Mince two cloves of garlic and finely chop two tablespoons of fresh parsley.
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Heat a non-stick pan with the olive oil and sauté the garlic until lightly golden. Add the broccoli and cook for 3-4 minutes.
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In a large bowl, beat the eggs and season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
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Add the cooked broccoli, parsley and mozzarella cheese to the egg mixture and mix well to combine.
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Grease a baking pan with some olive oil and pour in the egg mixture.
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Bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes.
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Finish the frittata di broccoli by broiling it under a high heat for 3-4 minutes, to get the top nice and crispy.
Recommended Sides
- Sliced tomatoes
- Roasted potatoes
- Mixed green salad
- Wholegrain toast
Hey kids, if it looks like something from a horror movie, it’s time to get out of the kitchen!
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