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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast Recipes

    Pepper Gluten Free Frittata

    Published: Dec 1, 2019 · Modified: Jan 18, 2021 by Sandi Gaertner · 14 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links

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    If you love easy breakfast recipes, it doesn't get much easier than this light and fluffy tri-colored pepper gluten free frittata. This vegetable frittata is full of fresh delicious vegetables like red, yellow, and orange peppers, corn, leeks, and cilantro.

    Breakfast is one of our favorite meals of the day. Here are more delicious gluten free breakfast recipes to check out.

    a cooked frittata in a cast iron skillet
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    Talk about the best brunch, this year we are going to have this fresh tri-colored pepper, corn and leek veggie gluten free frittata. It is something the whole family will enjoy. Feel free to use your favorite vegetables in this classic frittata recipe to make it your own :-).

    If you love egg dishes for breakfast, don't forget to check out this Mexican Shakshuka or this easy Butternut Squash Egg Cup recipe.

    You will find a frittata to be very similar to an omelet, but frittatas are easier for me because I don't have to flip the egg over onto the filling.

    If you are serving this gluten free frittata recipe for brunch, it pairs beautifully with the creamy butter flavors of chardonnay.

    Why this recipe is great:

    If you are looking for a simple fluffy frittata recipe, this is the best recipe. You only need a few simple ingredients and this breakfast recipe cooks in about 20 minutes!

    Customize it by adding your favorite ingredients like bacon, sausage, onion, and more.

    What you need to make this recipe:

    frittata ingredients
    • Leeks - I like leeks because they are more mild than onion, but you can also use onion.
    • Bell peppers - Feel free to use any color of bell pepper.
    • Heavy cream - I do not advise using half and half.

    Recipe step by step directions:

    Cooking corn and red peppers in a skillet

    Step 1: Cook your vegetables first. It helps them release their water and allows the flavors to blend together.

    Eggs, cilantro and cream in a bowl

    Step 2: Add the eggs, cream, and cilantro to a large bowl and whisk well.

    Pouring the egg mixture into the skillet.

    Step 3: Pour the egg mixture into the vegetables and cook for 8 minutes. Put shredded cheese on top and place under a broiler for 2-4 minutes to melt the cheese.

    Expert Tips and Recipe FAQ:

    It is so easy to make this light and fluffy egg frittata recipe.

    • The secret I have found is to not skimp on the dairy. Full fat fluffs this frittata up like a souffle. It is hard to tell from my pictures, but when I took this frittata out of the oven, it was a good inch over the edge of the skillet! How cool is that?
    • Another secret is to whisk the egg mixture to allow lots of air to get in. This air helps the frittata puff up :-).
    • I make my frittatas in a cast-iron skillet so I can go from cooking the eggs and vegetables on the stove, straight into the oven.

    Cooking Tip: Add your seasoning now in the raw egg mixture so that it blends throughout the egg evenly.

    What vegetables are best in a frittata?

    The sky is the limit when adding your favorite vegetables in this frittata recipe. Spinach, broccoli, kale, mushrooms...add the vegetables you have on-hand :-).

    Can I make this recipe dairy-free?

    You can easily make this frittata recipe dairy-free by using non-dairy milk like almond milk. Some non-dairy milk contains vanilla and sugar so make sure to use an unsweetened flavor or it may not go well flavor-wise.

    How long will this keep fresh?

    This frittata will keep up to 4 days in an air-tight container.

    I am so excited I get to share this gluten free frittata recipe with you!

    a slice of frittata on a plate with avocado slices

    More delicious breakfast recipes:

    • The whole family will love this Ground Turkey Chili Shakshuka recipe.
    • If you have some time, this Gluten Free Cheese Danish recipe is so worth making!
    • Everyone will love these homemade Gluten Free Buckwheat Pancakes for breakfast.
    • The Best Gluten Free Monkey Bread
    • Gluten Free Quiche with Sausage and Tomato
    • Gluten Free Buckwheat Pancakes with Fresh Pears
    • Cherry Oat Milk Chia Pudding

    Recipe

    a cooked frittata in a cast iron skillet

    Bell Pepper Frittata

    Sandi Gaertner
    A deliciously light and fluffy frittata that you can use any of your favorite vegetables in.
    4.84 from 12 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 25 mins
    Course Gluten Free Breakfast Recipes
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 slices
    Calories 191 kcal

    Equipment

    • Cast iron skillet

    Ingredients
      

    • 8 large eggs
    • ⅓ cup heavy cream
    • 2 tablespoons cilantro
    • ¼ cup leeks
    • ⅓ cup red * see note
    • ⅓ cup raw corn
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ cup cheddar cheese
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 400º F.
    • In a cast iron skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
    • Add leeks, corn and peppers. Saute for 5 minutes.
    • In a separate bowl, add eggs, cream, cilantro, cheese, and seasoning.
    • Turn off the stove and move the cast iron skillet to the oven.
    • Bake 10 minutes until it raises up and gets puffy.
    • Remove from the oven and serve hot.

    Notes

    1. This gluten free frittata can be customized to use all of your favorite mix-ins like bacon, sausage, tomato, any vegetables you have on-hand.
    2. I do not recommend using half and half.
    3. This frittata will keep up to 4 days in an air-tight container.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 191kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 9gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 241mgSodium: 216mgPotassium: 133mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 652IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 78mgIron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Deanna

      May 14, 2017 at 6:42 am

      5 stars
      Oh this looks simply amazing!!! YUM!!

      Reply
      • Sandi Gaertner

        May 14, 2017 at 9:30 am

        Thank you Deanna 🙂

        Reply
    2. Kim @ Three Olives Branch

      May 14, 2017 at 6:39 am

      5 stars
      This looks wonderful! All of that color looks amazing, and I love all the veggies. Yum!

      Reply
      • Sandi Gaertner

        May 14, 2017 at 9:30 am

        Thank you so much Kim. Happy Mother's Day 🙂

        Reply
    3. Cricket Plunkett

      May 14, 2017 at 4:59 am

      4 stars
      Love getting extra veggies into my day! This seems like a perfect way to do that!

      Reply
      • Sandi Gaertner

        May 14, 2017 at 9:31 am

        Thank you Cricket 🙂

        Reply
    4. Bintu - Recipes From A Pantry

      May 14, 2017 at 12:59 am

      5 stars
      Easy, healthy and full of protein to fill you up. Excellent dish will bookmark!

      Reply
      • Sandi Gaertner

        May 14, 2017 at 9:31 am

        Thank you Bintu 🙂

        Reply
    5. Healthy World Cuisine

      May 13, 2017 at 7:46 am

      5 stars
      Happy Mum's Day to you Sandi! Volley ball is such a huge commitment from families, thankful this year you are home and can enjoy a little frittata and chardonnay breakfast in bed. Shall we wish you a happy birthday as well?! Take care

      Reply
      • Sandi Gaertner

        May 13, 2017 at 10:59 pm

        Thank you so much. I hope you have a wonderful Mother's Day as well. Take care :-).

        Reply
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