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Breakfast frittata layers greens, cheese, and vegetables into one skillet's worth of morning comfort. Spinach wilts with cauliflower, peppers, and tomato, then bakes with cottage cheese, feta, and eggs in a cloud of butter. Finished with fresh celery leaves, it's brunch-worthy and 30 minutes flat.

Breakfast Frittata

(Total Time: 30 MIN| Serves: 3)

Ingredients:
5 large eggs
10 oz (284 g) spinach, chopped
½ cup cottage cheese
½ cup feta cheese
¼ cup red bell pepper
2 cherry tomatoes
1 cup (240 ml) chopped cauliflower
5 tbsp (75 ml) butter

Spices:
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
¼ tsp dried oregano
½ cup fresh celery leaves

Directions:

1. Plug in the instant pot and grease the stainless steel insert with butter. Press the ‘’Sauté’’ button and heat up.
2. Add spinach and give it a good stir. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Now, add tomatoes, bell peppers, and cauliflower. Continue to cook for 3-4 minutes.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together two eggs, cottage cheese, and feta cheese. Add the mixture to the pot and cook for 2 more minutes.
4. Finally, crack the remaining three eggs. Cook for another 5 minutes.
5. When done, turn off the pot. Transfer the frittata to a serving plate and sprinkle with freshly chopped celery leaves.
   Per Serving(Calories 422| Total Fats 33.1g | Net Carbs: 8.1g | Protein 22.3g |Fiber: 4g)

Pro Tips

• Cook the spinach a full 5 minutes before adding the vegetables — it releases its water early, keeping the frittata from turning soggy.
• Whisk the two eggs with both cheeses first and add that mixture midway; it melts into creamy pockets throughout the frittata.
• Crack the final three eggs over the top and give them 5 minutes — the layered cooking is what gives this frittata its texture.
• Sprinkle the fresh celery leaves on at the very end — their bright, herbal bite cuts through the rich cheese and butter.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make this frittata ahead?

Yes — it's excellent warm or at room temperature, so bake it up to 2 days ahead and serve slices straight from the fridge.

Is it keto?

At about 8g net carbs with 22g protein per serving, it's firmly low-carb and works for most keto plans.

Can I use other vegetables?

Any firm vegetable that cooks in a few minutes works — the cauliflower, pepper, and tomato combo is a colorful starting point.

Do I need an Instant Pot?

No — a stovetop-to-oven skillet does the same job. Sauté the vegetables, add the eggs, and finish under the broiler.

Stav Kogan

Breakfast Frittata

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Total Time 30 minutes mins

Servings: 3 servings

Calories: 422

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Ingredients

  

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• 5 large eggs
• 10 oz spinach, chopped
• ½ cup cottage cheese
• ½ cup feta cheese
• ¼ cup red bell pepper
• 2 cherry tomatoes
• 1 cup chopped cauliflower
• 5 tbsp butter
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
• ¼ tsp dried oregano
• ½ cup fresh celery leaves

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Nutrition

Calories: 422kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 22gFat: 33g

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