The Easy Egg Recipe That Works Any Time of Day

Courgette Frittata is a deliciously light lunch option that is bursting with feta and mint. Easy to bulk out with vegetables, it is protein packed and stores well, making it perfect for picnics too.

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If you are looking for new ways to use eggs, then frittatas are a good place to start. They are basically a crustless quiche and they are so easy to adapt. This courgette frittata is one our our favourites, as it has very few ingredients, but the feta and mint give it a lot of flavour.

Whether you call them courgettes or zucchinis, if you are growing them in your garden this year then chances are you will have a LOT of them. When you are bored of courgette soup and pasta, then give this frittata a try.

Why not try our Cottage Cheese Frittata? Also, give our Baked Egg Tortilla a try - it is like this but with a tortilla crust.

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Why You Will Love It
Ingredients and Substitutions
Variations
Step by Step Instructions
Courgette or Zucchini?
Serving Suggestions
Dannii's Top Tips
Frequently Asked Questions
More Egg Recipes
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Why You Will Love It

A great way to use up courgettes
A light and low calorie lunch
Easy to adapt
Stores well, making it great for picnics

Ingredients and Substitutions

All the ingredients needed for this recipe laid out with text overlay labels.

A full ingredients list, along with US Customary and Metric measurements, can be found in the recipe card at the end of this post.

Courgettes - Choose ones that are no longer than 8 inches and are free of nicks. A really fresh courgette will have very tiny hairs on the skin.
Shallots - We find these have a nice sweetness to them, however you could swap them for half a small brown onion instead.
Eggs - They star ingredient of a frittata. Always try to go for free range.
Milk - A little splash of milk helps to make the frittata nice and fluffy.
Mint - This is the perfect herb to go with courgette and it gives the frittata a nice fresh flavour.
Feta - Cheese is always good in a frittata and feta adds a lot of flavour and a little goes a long way.

Variations

The great thing about a frittata is how easy to adapt they are. They are the ultimate fridge raid meal (not to mention a great way to use up a lot of eggs too), and you can use so many different vegetables and cheese in a frittata.

The courgette, paired with the mint and feta, really is the star of this meal. However, that doesn't mean that there aren't a few other ingredients that would also be delicious in it. Here are some of our favourites:

Peas - Add frozen peas at the same time as the egg mixture.
Asparagus - This can be chopped up and fried at the same time as the courgettes and shallots.
Potatoes - slices of cooked white or sweet potato would make this frittata much more filling. Add at the same time as the eggs.
Tomatoes - Halved cherry tomatoes add a little burst of flavour with every bite.
Sweetcorn - This would add a nice pop of colour to the frittata.
Sun-dried tomatoes - These would add a lot of flavour and pair beautifully with the feta.
Spinach - Give this courgette frittata a green boost by stirring in some chopped spinach at the same time as the eggs. You could use chopped kale too.

Step by Step Instructions

Chopped shallots and sliced courgettes in a frying pan.

Step 1: Heat a little oil in an ovenproof pan and then add the courgette and shallots.

Cooked chopped shallots and courgette slices in the pan.

Step 2: Gently cook for 3-4 minutes.

Whisked eggs, chopped mint leaves and seasoning in a bowl.

Step 3: In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk and salt and pepper together and add the mint and ⅔ of the feta.

Step 4: Mix it all together.

The egg mixture poured into the pan of cooked courgettes.

Step 5: Pour the egg mixture into the pan. Heat on the hob (stovetop) for 3-4 minutes.

Step 6: put under a preheated grill for around 4-5 minutes, until the eggs are set. Sprinkle with the rest of feta and some more mint and serve.

Courgette or Zucchini?

Courgettes and zucchinis are essentially the same vegetable but are called different things in different countries. In the UK, they are known as a courgettes, but in the US, they are called zucchini.

Technically though, there is a difference between the two. The names are used to refer to that same plant, but which is growing at a different stage of plant's development. The courgette is younger and therefore slightly smaller than the older and larger zucchini.

For any recipe on this blog that uses courgette we are also referring to a zucchini too. For more UK/US food terms see our chart of food translations.

Slices of courgette in a frittata topped with mint leaves and crumbled feta.

Serving Suggestions

A courgette and feta frittata is a nice light lunch option. However, if you want to make it more of a filling meal and serve it with some sides, then we are a few options for you:

Dannii's Top Tips

The amount of eggs used will depend on the size of the frying pan you are using. We used a 10 inch pan, so if yours is 8 inch then use 6 eggs instead of 8.
It is very important that you start this recipe in a frying pan that is suitable to go in the oven/under a grill (broiler).
To make your feta frittata much prettier, after you have cooked the courgettes, remove half of them from the pan and set aside. Follow the rest of the instructions and then just before you transfer the pan to the grill, add the rest of the courgettes to the top of the nearly set egg mixture and then put it under the grill. This makes no difference to the taste, but it makes it look nice.

A pan of cooked frittata with a slice removed and put on a plate in the background.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to store courgette frittata.

This stores really well, so we make up a big courgette frittata and then store it in the fridge in an air tight container for easy weekday lunches. It will keep in the fridge for 3 days. It is ideal for putting in a packed lunch for school or work.

Is a courgette frittata suitable for children?

Yes, this is great for kids, just make sure to keep the added salt low, or leave it out completely. We made frittatas a lot when we were weaning both our kids. If you want to make the courgette a bit more hidden from fussy eaters, then you could grate it instead of slicing it.

What else can I use instead of feta?

Feta has quite a strong flavour, so if that isn't for you then you could swap it for grated cheddar or parmesan. Stilton or goats cheese would work well too.

What can I use instead of mint?

Just like feta, mint has a strong flavour. It pairs so well with the courgette and it gives the courgette frittata a lovely fresh taste. However, if you don't like the flavour, then you could swap it for fresh basil or parsley.

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Recipe

Courgette, Mint and Feta Frittata

By: Dannii Martin

It is National Picnic Week, and what better way to celebrate than with a deliciously light and fresh Courgette, Mint and Feta Frittata that will travel well to any picnic, and it's even a good way to hide vegetables from fussy eaters.

Gluten Free

High Protein

Low Carb

Vegetarian

5 from 29 votes

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Course: Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Prep: 10

Cook: 13

Total: 23

Servings: 6 servings

Calories: 143kcal

Allergens:

Dairy

Eggs

Ingredients

▢ 1 tablespoon of Olive oil
▢ 2 Courgette (zucchini) - thinly sliced
▢ 2 Shallots - diced
▢ 8 Eggs
▢ 1 teaspoon of Whole milk
▢ 1 pinch of Sea salt and ground black pepper
▢ 20 g (0.5 cups) of Fresh mint - chopped
▢ 60 g (0.33 cups) of Light Feta - crumbled; for the frittata
▢ 30 g (0.25 cups) of Light Feta - crumbled, for topping

For ingredient swaps, see our Ingredients and Substitutions section

Instructions

Heat 1 tbsp of Olive oil in an ovenproof pan and then add 2 Courgette (zucchini) and 2 Shallots and gently cook for 3-4 minutes.
In a large bowl, whisk together 8 Eggs, 1 tsp of Whole milk and 1 pinch of Sea salt and ground black pepper. Add 20 g of Fresh mint and 60 g of Light Feta.
Pour the egg mixture into the pan. Heat on the hob for 3-4 minutes and then put under a preheated grill for around 4-5 minutes, until the eggs are set. Sprinkle with 30 g of Light Feta and some extra mint and serve

Recipe Tips

The amount of eggs used will depend on the size of the frying pan you are using. We used a 10 inch pan, so if yours is 8 inch then use 6 eggs instead of 8.
It is very important that you start this recipe in a frying pan that is suitable to go in the oven/under a grill.
To make your feta frittata much prettier, after you have cooked the courgettes, remove half of them from the pan and set aside. Follow the rest of the instructions and then just before you transfer the pan to the grill, add the rest of the courgettes to the top of the nearly set egg mixture and then put it under the grill. This makes no difference to the taste, but it makes it look nice.