Cinnamon Free Basil & Oregano Egg and Greens Frittata
This herby egg and greens frittata is the kind of dish that feels effortlessly impressive — golden on top, packed with tender zucchini and wilted spinach, and fragrant with fresh basil and dried oregano. For anyone navigating a sensitivity to cinnamon, it can be surprisingly tricky to find savory recipes that are completely free of warm spice blends, since many seasoning mixes and store-bought sauces sneak it in. Here, every ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify, so you can cook with total confidence. The flavor comes entirely from garlic, scallion greens, red pepper flakes, and those two classic Mediterranean herbs — bold and satisfying without a hint of anything you need to avoid. The technique is simple but delivers a beautifully set frittata: a stovetop start builds the structure while a quick broil finishes the top with just the right amount of color. It slices cleanly into wedges and serves straight from the skillet, making cleanup minimal and presentation effortless. Whether you're serving it for a relaxed weekend brunch or a quick weeknight dinner, this is the kind of recipe you'll come back to again and again.
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4 servings
- 8 large eggs
- ¼ cup water
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced into half-moons
- 3 cups baby spinach, loosely packed
- 3 scallions (green tops only), thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, roughly torn
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Position an oven rack in the upper-middle position and preheat the broiler to high.
- 2
Crack the eggs into a mixing bowl, add the water, sea salt, black pepper, and dried oregano, and whisk until the yolks and whites are fully combined and the mixture is uniform in color, about 30 seconds. Fold in the torn basil and set aside.
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