My spinach frittata recipe is made with 100% keto ingredients for a delicious, macro-friendly meal! This frittata is creamy, savory, and nutrient-dense, packing a ton of healthy spinach into a simple dish.
Why you’ll love this keto spinach frittata recipe
- Nutritious and nourishing: This easy spinach frittata is full of ultra-nutritious ingredients for a meal that is equal parts tasty and healthy!
- Cheesy flavor: I use a mix of grated parmesan cheese, crumbled goat cheese, and heavy cream for a rich and cheesy combination.
- Keto ingredients: Each ingredient in this dish is perfect for a keto diet, adding great fat content while keeping the carb count low.
- Easy to make: Essentially a crustless quiche, this frittata recipe is incredibly easy to make. In fact, its simple steps are great for a busy weeknight dinner.
- Customizable: You can customize this spinach frittata any way you'd like, adding different vegetables, meats, cheese, and more!
Ingredients needed
Here's everything that goes into this quick and easy spinach frittata recipe:
Eggs
The base of any frittata is, of course, eggs!
I love cooking egg dishes on a keto diet because they're versatile, filling, and low-carb.
Heavy cream
A bit of heavy cream adds extra fat content to this dish while giving it an extra creamy texture.
Spinach
A nutritious powerhouse, spinach is a fabulous keto ingredient. It’s also a great way to sneak vegetables into dishes for picky eaters because it cooks down so well.
I use fresh spinach in this frittata, though you can also use frozen spinach. Just remember to squeeze out as much liquid as possible before adding it to your dish!
Cheese
For a cheesy addition, I combine crumbled goat cheese and freshly grated parmesan cheese in this dish.
You can always substitute for your favorite cheese blend or whatever you have on hand.
Seasoning
To season this keto frittata, I combine kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder; it's a simple combination that always works!
Olive oil
Optionally, you can add a bit of olive oil to your skillet to prevent sticking when baking.
This step also adds a bit of extra fat content (you're welcome, macros!).
Cooking tips
- Customize your frittata with the seasonings and low-carb vegetables of your choice.
- Use an oven-safe skillet that can withstand a minimum of 350°F.
- Adjust your cooking time as necessary, aiming for a lightly golden crust on the top of your frittata.
How to make keto spinach frittata
Making this spinach frittata is super easy. Here's how to do it!
Step 1: Preheat the oven
First up, preheat your oven to 350°F.
Step 2: Prepare the spinach
Next, add baby spinach to a skillet and sauté for a few minutes until the spinach wilts. You'll want to let it cool until adding it to the rest of your ingredients.
Step 3: Whisk the eggs
To prepare your eggs, whisk them along with heavy cream in a large bowl.
Step 4: Season and combine
Now, add crumbled goat cheese, grated parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder to your egg mixture.
Mix thoroughly, then fold in your cooled spinach.
Step 5: Bake and enjoy spinach frittata
And just like that, your dish is ready to bake!
Heat an oven-safe skillet over medium heat and add your egg and spinach mixture. Feel free to use a bit of olive oil to prevent sticking.
Then, place the skillet in the oven and bake your frittata until it is set and lightly golden brown on top. Remove and enjoy!
How to serve keto spinach frittata
My keto spinach frittata makes an excellent, shareable meal, feeding your family dinner in 30 minutes flat!
For a nutritious pairing, I recommend serving this frittata with a side of cooked vegetables like my air fryer mushrooms, oven-roasted asparagus, or bell peppers and eggplant.
If you prefer fresh veggies, serve it with a simple side salad like my spinach strawberry salad with vinaigrette or keto cucumber tomato salad.
A side of fresh berries or other keto fruit also pairs particularly well.
For a heartier option, serve spinach frittata with a starchy dish of mashed turnips or roasted radishes or a light soup like cream of asparagus or keto vegetable soup. And don't forget a slice of crusty keto bread and butter!
Finally, offer several toppings options with your frittata including thick slices of avocado, homemade keto salsa, full-fat sour cream, and fresh herbs like chives or cilantro.
Recipe variations
- Try different cheese combinations like gouda, cheddar, and gruyere.
- Swap baby spinach for shredded kale if you prefer.
- Add low-carb vegetables like chopped mushrooms, bell peppers, zucchini, or baby tomatoes.
Frequently asked questions
These are the questions I get most about making keto frittata. If I don't answer your question here, please leave it in the comments down below.
The best part of frittata is that you're meant to use it as a "clear-the-fridge meal." In other words, go wild with the fillings!
Try adding low-carb vegetables like asparagus, bell peppers, mushrooms, kale, zucchini, spinach, and baby tomatoes.
I also love using chopped sun-dried tomatoes (in moderation).
You can even add ground meats, seafood, and a variety of cheese blends; the options are unlimited!
Both fresh and frozen spinach will work in this frittata recipe, though frozen spinach requires an extra step.
Here's what you'll need to do if you opt for frozen vs. fresh.
- First, take your spinach out to dethaw.
- Once your frozen spinach has thawed and cooked down, add it to a fine-mesh strainer and squeeze out as much water as possible; this will keep your quiche from getting watery!
Like this keto spinach frittata recipe? Try these!
If you're inspired by this keto dinner recipe, I have plenty more for you to try! Start with some of these low-carb favorites:
- Korean Mayak Eggs are fabulous on a bed of cauliflower rice.
- Keto Orange Chicken is the perfect Panda Express copycat, minus the high carb count.
- Korean Beef Bulgogi is tender, juicy, and full of umami flavors.
- Pumpkin Lasagna is made with a three-cheese blend for a decadent recipe.
- Air Fryer Bone-In Pork Chops have a deliciously crunchy crust made from crushed pork rinds.
Follow us on FACEBOOK, PINTEREST, and INSTAGRAM for even more tasty keto-friendly recipes!
Recipe
Keto Spinach Frittata
Ingredients
- 8 large eggs
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup fresh spinach chopped
- ¼ cup goat cheese crumbled
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese grated
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped fresh spinach and sauté until it wilts, which should take about 2-3 minutes. Remove the spinach from the skillet and let it cool.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and heavy cream until well combined.
- Stir in the crumbled goat cheese, grated fresh Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder into the egg mixture. Mix everything thoroughly.
- Add the sautéed spinach to the egg mixture and gently fold it in.
- Heat an oven-safe skillet over medium heat and add a little oil if needed. Pour the egg and spinach mixture into the skillet.
- Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake for about 15-20 minutes, or until the frittata is set and slightly golden on top.
- Once done, remove the frittata from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Slice it into wedges and serve.
Notes
- Adjust the cooking time as needed to ensure the frittata is fully set and slightly golden on top.
- You can customize the recipe by adding other vegetables or ingredients of your choice.
- Make sure to use an oven-safe skillet that can withstand the baking temperature.
Low Carb Sweeteners | Keto Sweetener Conversion Chart
Nutrition
Additional Info
Notes on Nutritional Information
Nutritional information for the recipe is provided as a courtesy and is approximate only. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site. Erythritol carbs are not included in carb counts as it has been shown not to impact blood sugar. Net carbs are the total carbs minus fiber.
Copyright
© LowCarbYum.com - Unauthorized use of this material without written permission is strictly prohibited unless for personal offline purposes. Single photos may be used, provided that full credit is given to LowCarbYum.com along with a link back to the original content.
Pin this for later!
Leave a Reply