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Don’t miss this quick, easy, and veggie-packed broccoli mushroom frittata with happy-making pops of umami from shiitakes, capers, and parmesan cheese.
Why we love this recipe
A great frittata works equally well as a quick dinner to use up what’s in the fridge, or as a make-ahead brunch dish to please a crowd. This jazzy little broccoli mushroom number follows the cardinal rule of great frittatas: incorporate lots of savory, umami-rich ingredients. It’s quick and easy but truly fabulous.
I first published this recipe here in 2016. I’ve since updated the post for clarity and tweaked the recipe just a bit.
What you’ll need
Here’s a glance at the ingredients you’ll need to make this recipe.
- Frozen broccoli florets work well here. They’re easy to keep on hand and don’t need to cook for very long. You could substitute frozen chopped broccoli or leftover steamed florets.
- Shiitake mushrooms have tons of flavor without an excess of liquid. You could substitute creminis for a milder vibe.
- A little bit of heavy cream makes for a lovely texture, but you can use half and half or whole milk if you prefer.
- Capers add great little bursts of briny, savory flavor. I like to use brined capers in vinegar from a jar. Drain them before adding to the pan.
- Parmesan and pecorino work equally well. If it’s important to you that this frittata is vegetarian, be sure to use a cheese made without animal rennet.
How to make it
Here’s an overview of what you’ll do to make a great broccoli mushroom frittata. You can see the steps in action in the video that accompanies this post, and get all the details in the recipe card below.
- First you’ll sauté the onion, garlic, and mushrooms.
- Add the broccoli and capers and warm through.
- Whisk the eggs and cream with a fork and pour into the pan.
- Sprinkle with parmesan, transfer to the center of a 400°F oven, and bake for about 15 minutes, until set. That’s it!
Expert tips and FAQs
Probably! Frittatas are super-flexible. Learn everything you need to know about the best ratios, ingredient combinations, and riffs right here.
You sure can. It’s great warm or at room temperature, so make it any time during the day.
Leftovers will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for a week. They’re great straight from the fridge or tucked into a sandwich, hot or cold.
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Broccoli Mushroom Frittata
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced small
- 4 garlic cloves, chopped
- 4 ounces (114 grams) sliced shiitake mushrooms
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons (30 grams) capers
- 10 ounces (284 grams) frozen broccoli florets, defrosted
- 8 eggs
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) heavy cream, half and half, or whole milk
- ¼ cup (20 grams) grated parmesan or pecorino cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F with a rack in the center.
- In a 12-inch seasoned cast iron or other nonstick, oven-safe frying pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the onion, garlic, mushrooms, salt, and pepper.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and reduced substantially in volume, about 5 minutes.
- Add the broccoli and capers and cook until warmed through. Spread out evenly in the pan.
- Crack the eggs into a medium mixing bowl. Pour in the cream and beat with a fork until homogenous.
- Pour egg mixture evenly over the vegetables in the pan. Sprinkle with the cheese.
- Transfer to oven and bake until set, about 15 minutes.
- Cut into wedges and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Frozen broccoli florets work well here. They're easy to keep on hand and don't need to cook for very long. You could substitute frozen chopped broccoli or leftover steamed florets.
- Shiitake mushrooms have tons of flavor without an excess of liquid. You could substitute creminis for a milder vibe.
- A little bit of heavy cream makes for a lovely texture, but you can use half and half or whole milk if you prefer.
- Capers add great little bursts of briny, savory flavor. I like to use brined capers in vinegar from a jar. Drain them before adding to the pan.
- Parmesan and pecorino work equally well. If it's important to you that this frittata is vegetarian, be sure to use a cheese made without animal rennet.
- This recipe is great served warm or at room temperature, so make it any time during the day.
- Leftovers will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for a week. They're great straight from the fridge or tucked into a sandwich, hot or cold.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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