Fresh Corn Salsa Frittata with a Hashbrown Crust

The word ‘frittata’ comes from the Italian word ‘friggere’, which means ‘to fry’. However, this frittata is baked instead of fried.

This is vegetarian, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Fresh Corn Salsa Frittata with a Hashbrown Crust

Cooking Method: Baking, Frying Cuisine: American, Mexican Courses: Breakfast, Brunch, Main Course Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Summer

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Hashbrowns
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 medium Green bell pepper
• 1 small Red onion
• 1 cup Fresh corn kernels
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 6 large Eggs
• ¹⁄₄ cup Milk
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Black pepper
• ¹⁄₂ cup Cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoon Fresh cilantro

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9-inch pie dish.
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and red onion. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. In a large bowl, combine the hashbrowns and cooked vegetables. Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of the prepared pie dish.
4. In the same skillet, add the fresh corn kernels and cherry tomatoes. Cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and black pepper. Pour the egg mixture over the hashbrown crust.
6. Sprinkle the cooked corn and cherry tomatoes evenly over the egg mixture. Top with cheddar cheese.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the frittata is set and the top is golden brown.
8. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes.
9. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 5g

Protein 10g20%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.