Simple Summer Squash Frittata 

It is hard to go wrong with eggs and vegetables. There are endless 

combinations! Eggs help bring out the sweetness of vegetables, add protein, flavor and heft. I really like this recipe because it is relatively easy to make, is incredibly healthy, and just tastes so good! It can be eaten at breakfast, dinner or a snack. Any time of day really! This made recipe about 4 servings, but I only got one because my family ate it before I could have some for lunch! Next time I will make more :). I used a 5x7 heat proof glass dish and it was perfect for this recipe, but any glass baking dish that is not too big should do.

The key to frittatas is to cook the summer squash and zucchini before adding the egg. It makes sure the dish will have a great texture and not turn out soggy.

Total Time: 45 minutes 

Prep time: 15

Serves 4

Ingredients:

• 1 small zucchini 
• 1/2 large summer squash
• 1 whole scallion, including greens, chopped 
• 2-4oz fully cooked ham, chopped into tiny pieces 
• 3 eggs
• Splash of milk
• A few pinches oregano 
• Salt
• Pepper

Fresh Tomato slices for serving.

Method:

1—Set oven to 415 degrees F. With a large knife or with a mandolin, cut zucchini and summer squash into either 1/8th or 1/4th of an inch slices. 

2—In a non stick skillet (or any other pan with just a smidge of oil), heat up about 1/2 cup of water until boiling. Add squash, a few flakes of salt, and cook, stirring frequently, until the slices are tender and starting to get that translucent touch that they get when cooked. Drain off any excess water 

3—While the squashes are cooking, prep the remaining ingredients. Beet the eggs with a fork until well mixed, then add the splash of milk, oregano, salt, and pepper. Chop ham into very small pieces, so there will be flavor in every bite without being overpowering. Chop scallions into 1/4 inch pieces.

4—Lightly grease a Take half the squash mixture and cover the bottom of the 5x7 glass dish. Take half of the squash mixture and half the ham and scallions and cover the bottom of the dish. Layer the rest of the squash and ham on top. Poor egg mixture over vegetables and top with a hearty amount of grated parmesan cheese. I had a scallion leaf left over, so I placed it on top as decoration

5—Bake in oven for 15 minutes, then turn off heat and leave in oven for an additional 15 minutes. 

Serve warm. To make a bigger meal, add slices of fresh tomato, avocado, and toast or boiled grain. 

Enjoy!