By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 12, 2026
Serves 1
268 cal · 15 min
Zucchini Frittata
Recipe GLPR1521148fd6d1da
A light and protein-packed frittata featuring shredded zucchini and sautéed onions, enriched with whole egg and egg whites, then finished with melted low-fat cheddar cheese. Perfect for any meal of the day and ready in just 15 minutes.
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Ingredients
1 large egg
6 egg whites
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup shredded zucchini
1 tablespoon shredded low-fat cheddar cheese
Salt and ground black pepper to taste
Directions
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 2 minutes until softened and fragrant.
Add the shredded zucchini to the skillet and cook for another 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the zucchini has released some moisture and begins to soften.
In a bowl, whisk together the large egg, egg whites, salt, and ground black pepper until well combined and uniform.
Pour the egg mixture over the vegetables in the skillet, ensuring even distribution. Let it cook undisturbed for 3–4 minutes until the edges begin to set.
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the frittata.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and continue cooking for another 2–3 minutes until the center is just set and reaches an internal temperature of 160°F. The cheese should be melted and the surface lightly golden.
Slide the frittata onto a plate and serve immediately while warm.
Comments
Every ingredient is stocked everywhere in Charlotte—eggs, onion, zucchini, and cheddar are basics at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Publix, Walmart, ALDI, and Kroger. The 15-minute time is honest for a stovetop frittata if you're comfortable flipping or running it under the broiler, though a slower finish in the oven adds 5 minutes of hands-off time. At roughly $2 to $2.50 per serving, it's budget-friendly, and the frittata holds well in the fridge for breakfast or lunch the next day. The one caveat is that it's a one-person serving in a single-egg dish, so a family cooking ahead or batch-prepping will want to triple or quadruple the recipe.
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