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Quinoa Chard Frittata with Balsamic Onions

Whether you're looking for a solid weekend breakfast or a meal that can feed your holiday house guest, a frittata is the perfect go-to. It can easily be adapted to use whatever you have on hand including herbs, vegetables, grains, and plenty of cheese.
Course Breakfast
Cuisine international
Keyword chard frittata, vegetarian frittata
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 330kcal
Author Erin Alderson

Ingredients

Quinoa

  • ½ cup quinoa
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • Pinch of Salt

Onions

  • 1 large yellow onion
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 4 cups shredded chard

Frittata

  • 6 large eggs
  • 3 tablespoons heavy cream
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Combine quinoa, vegetable broth, and salt in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 12 to 13 minutes. After that time, remove the pan from the heat and let steam until ready to use. Alternatively, use about 1 cup leftover quinoa if you have that available.  
  • To make onions, cut into ⅛” thick half circles. Heat over low the olive oil in a skillet. Place sliced onions in skillet and cook until they begin to brown, 10-15 minutes. Once onions are cooked, stir in balsamic vinegar and continue to cook until vinegar reduces down, about 5 minutes. Stir in the chard and continue to cook until wilted, another 5 minutes or so.
  • Preheat oven to 400˚F. While the onions are cooking, combine the eggs, cream, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Whisk well to combine.
  • When the chard is cooked down, add in the quinoa and pour the eggs over the mixture and stir. Let cook for a couple minutes, just to let the bottom set. Sprinkle with the feta
  • Transfer the frittata to the oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes. The frittata should be puffed and browning.

Notes

Prep ahead: Precook the quinoa and onions ahead of time. Then day-of, cook the chard and add the onions/quinoa before adding the egg mixture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/4 of the frittata | Calories: 330kcal | Carbohydrates: 19.8g | Protein: 13.7g | Fat: 21.9g | Saturated Fat: 6.4g | Cholesterol: 291mg | Sodium: 619mg | Fiber: 2.5g | Sugar: 2.7g