Nightshade Free Basil & Oregano Egg and Greens Frittata
Eggs, fresh greens, and garden herbs come together in a skillet frittata that feels equally at home on a lazy weekend brunch table or a quick weeknight dinner plate. The combination of zucchini, baby spinach, and scallion greens gives every slice a satisfying mix of textures, while torn basil and dried oregano keep the flavor bright and aromatic without relying on any tomato-based sauces or spice blends that can sneak in problematic ingredients. Avoiding nightshades often means scrutinizing sauces, seasonings, and even store-bought egg dishes for hidden peppers or tomato derivatives — this recipe sidesteps all of that by building its flavor entirely from alliums, fresh herbs, and good olive oil. The only optional ingredient worth noting is the red pepper flakes, which you can simply leave out to keep the dish fully nightshade free. The stovetop-to-broiler technique is what makes this frittata special: a gentle cook on medium-low sets the base into something custardy and tender, while a quick blast under the broiler gives the top just enough golden color to look genuinely impressive. Letting it rest for five minutes before slicing means clean wedges that hold together beautifully on the plate. It is the kind of simple, wholesome cooking that proves eating around a restriction does not mean eating around flavor.
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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)
Can be omittedred pepper flakes
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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