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Caprese Frittata

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If you're looking for a quick and easy low-carb meal that's both satisfying and packed with protein, look no further than this delicious Caprese Frittata.

Made with just a handful of simple ingredients, including eggs, pesto, mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil, this flavorful dish is the perfect vegetarian option for a busy weeknight dinner or a lazy weekend brunch.

Not only is it easy to make, but it's also a great way to use up any leftover ingredients you might have on hand. So why not give this tasty Caprese Frittata a try?

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Serving size slice, 1/2 frittata

Allergy information for Caprese Frittata

✔  Gluten free
✔  Nut free
✔  Pork free
✔  Avocado free
✔  Fish free
✔  Shellfish free
✔  Beef free
Pescatarian
Low FODMAP
Vegetarian

Nutritional values (per slice, 1/2 frittata)

Net carbs4.6 grams
Protein34.9 grams
Fat36.2 grams
Calories493 kcal
Calories from carbs 4%, protein 29%, fat 67%
Total carbs5.8 gramsFiber1.3 gramsSugars2.7 gramsSaturated fat12.6 gramsSodium1,262 mg(55% RDA)Magnesium39 mg(10% RDA)Potassium467 mg(23% EMR)

Ingredients (makes 2 servings)

  • 1 ball fresh mozzarella cheese (125 g/ 4.4 oz)
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp basil pesto (15 g/ 0.5 oz)
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil or ghee (15 ml)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (150 g/ 5.3 oz)
  • fresh basil, to serve

Instructions

  1. Slice the mozzarella and prepare all the ingredients. Caprese Frittata
  2. Crack the eggs in a bowl and beat with the pesto, salt and pepper. Caprese Frittata
  3. Grease a pan with olive oil (or ghee) and heat over a medium-high heat. Once hot, add the eggs. Lower the heat to medium-low. Cook until the top starts to firm up and the edges are turning opaque (8-10 minutes).
  4. Add the sliced mozzarella and halved cherry tomatoes. Place under a broiler for 5-7 minutes to crisp up. Caprese Frittata
  5. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool down. Top with fresh basil just before serving.
  6. Slice and enjoy! This frittata can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days, or frozen for up to 3 months. Caprese Frittata

Caprese Frittata
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★★★★★★★★★★
5 stars, average of 7 ratings
Caprese Frittata
Try this easy and delicious Caprese Frittata recipe made with eggs, pesto, mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and basil. It's low-carb, high in protein, and perfect for busy weeknights.
Hands on10m
Overall20m
Servings2
Calories493 kcal
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Ingredients

  • 1 ball fresh mozzarella cheese (125 g/ 4.4 oz)
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp basil pesto (15 g/ 0.5 oz)
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil or ghee (15 ml)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (150 g/ 5.3 oz)
  • fresh basil, to serve

Instructions

  1. Slice the mozzarella and prepare all the ingredients.
  2. Crack the eggs in a bowl and beat with the pesto, salt and pepper.
  3. Grease a pan with olive oil (or ghee) and heat over a medium-high heat. Once hot, add the eggs. Lower the heat to medium-low. Cook until the top starts to firm up and the edges are turning opaque (8-10 minutes).
  4. Add the sliced mozzarella and halved cherry tomatoes. Place under a broiler for 5-7 minutes to crisp up.
  5. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool down. Top with fresh basil just before serving.
  6. Slice and enjoy! This frittata can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days, or frozen for up to 3 months.

Nutrition (per slice, 1/2 frittata)

Calories493kcal
Net Carbs4.6g
Carbohydrates5.8g
Protein34.9g
Fat36.2g
Saturated Fat12.6g
Fiber1.3g
Sugar2.7g
Sodium1,262mg
Magnesium39mg
Potassium467mg

Detailed nutritional breakdown (per slice, 1/2 frittata)

Net carbsProteinFatCalories
Total per slice, 1/2 frittata
4.6 g34.9 g36.2 g493 kcal
Mozzarella cheese, fresh (for salads)
1.7 g15.2 g10 g159 kcal
Egg, whole, fresh, raw (free-range or organic eggs)
1.1 g18.8 g14.3 g215 kcal
Basil & Macadamia Pesto (KetoDiet blog)
0.3 g0.2 g5 g46 kcal
Salt, sea salt
0 g0 g0 g0 kcal
Pepper, black, spices
0.1 g0 g0 g1 kcal
Olive oil, extra virgin
0 g0 g6.8 g60 kcal
Tomatoes, cherry, fresh, all varieties
1.4 g0.5 g0.2 g13 kcal
Basil, fresh
0 g0.1 g0 g1 kcal

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Martina Slajerova

I changed the way I ate in 2011, when I was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s, an autoimmune disease that affects the thyroid. I had no energy, and I found it more and more difficult to maintain a healthy weight.

That’s when I decided to quit sugar, grains, and processed foods, and to start following a whole-foods-based ketogenic approach to food.

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Comments (2)

What size pan do you make this in?

This was a small 8-inch skillet but you could use a 9-inch skillet too, it will just be a bit thinner.