Zucchini Blossom Frittata
A show-stopping garden-inspired dish with delicate flavor and stunning presentation.
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- 1/3 cup whole milk or half-and-half optional
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 –3 spring onions thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons chopped Thai basil
- 8 –10 fresh zucchini blossoms stems and stamens removed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Whisk the egg base
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, ricotta, and milk (if using) until light and smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
Sauté aromatics
- In an oven-safe 8–10 inch skillet, heat olive oil or butter over medium heat. Add spring onions and cook until just softened, about 1–2 minutes. Stir in Thai basil and sauté briefly until fragrant.
Add egg mixture
- Pour the egg mixture into the skillet over the aromatics. Let it cook undisturbed for 2–3 minutes, just until the edges begin to set.
Arrange zucchini blossoms
- Gently place the blossoms on top in a floral pattern. Press them slightly into the mixture so they set but remain visible.
Bake
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 15–18 minutes, until puffed and just set in the center.
Serve
- Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Extra Tips & Variations
Cheese swaps: You can replace ricotta with goat cheese, crumbled blue cheese, or your favorite soft cheese for different levels of tang and richness. Add zucchini squash: Thinly sliced zucchini (or summer squash) makes a great addition. Sauté it along with the spring onions before pouring in the eggs. Make it your own: Add fresh herbs like parsley, chives, or mint, or spice it up with a touch of chili flakes.
Cheese swaps: You can replace ricotta with goat cheese, crumbled blue cheese, or your favorite soft cheese for different levels of tang and richness. Add zucchini squash: Thinly sliced zucchini (or summer squash) makes a great addition. Sauté it along with the spring onions before pouring in the eggs. Make it your own: Add fresh herbs like parsley, chives, or mint, or spice it up with a touch of chili flakes.