A quick and easy meal of potato and zucchini frittata, made in one pan and ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect for busy days when you need something healthy and delicious to share with your little one.
My go-to on busy days is usually a dish made with eggs or pasta. They both cook quickly, and with the right ingredients, you can have a nutritious meal ready in just 30 minutes that the whole family will enjoy.
This potato and zucchini frittata (or omelet if you prefer) is made in one pan on the stovetop. It doesn’t require any special cooking skills, making it perfect for busy parents with a lot on their plate.
If you leave out the salt, then it's suitable for babies under 12 months who are just starting their solids journey and a great way to introduce them to zucchini and eggs.
If you are looking for more quick meal ideas, take a look at chicken with peas and carrots recipe and my broccoli omelette, both delicious and really easy to make.
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👩🏻🍳 Why you should try my recipe
- Full of protein and fiber.
- Suitable for babies and kids of all ages.
- Ready in 30 minutes.
- Easy to hold without fork, just with little hands.
- No special cooking skills required.
🥘 Ingredients
To make this potato and zucchini frittata, we are going to need potatoes, zucchini, eggs, olive oil, oregano, onion and salt (not for babies under 12 months).
- Potatoes: I'm 2 small potatoes. I prefer gold potatoes that hold their shape when cooked and have a sweeter taste.
- Zucchini: I'm using one medium-sized zucchini. You could use dark green, yellow or light green, whatever you have at home.
- Oregano: You could use oregano or Italian seasoning or other mixed herbs that you have.
For full quantities and to print the recipe, see the recipe card below.
🔪 Step-by-step Instructions
So get your ingredients ready and let's get started!
01. I start with cutting the potatoes and zucchini into little triangles about 0.5 inch (1 cm) thick. We'll be cooking first the potatoes and zucchini until soft before adding the eggs.
02. I coat the potatoes and zucchini with olive oil and season with salt (for kids older than 12 months).
03. Then I place a pan over medium heat, and once it’s hot enough, I add the vegetables. I cover the pan with a lid to help them cook through by trapping the steam.
04. Every now and then, I stir with a spatula to prevent the potatoes and zucchini from burning on one side. I let them cook until fork-tender, which takes about 13 minutes.
05. Then, I add the chopped onion and oregano to the pan and mix with the vegetables. I keep stirring and cooking until it's soft for about 1–2 minutes.
06. In a bowl, I crack the eggs and beat them well for a couple of minutes to break them down and add some volume. This helps create a lighter, fluffier frittata. I add the cooked vegetables to the eggs and mix everything together.
This way, the vegetables are well coated with the eggs and don’t come into direct contact with the pan, which can sometimes cause them to burn.
07. I return everything to the pan and evenly distribute the potatoes and zucchini. Then I cover it with a lid and cook for around 4 minutes.
08. Using a plate, I carefully flip the omelet and cook the other side for two more minutes, this time without covering the pan. The zucchini and potato frittata is now ready to be served!
🍽 Serving suggestions
Babies under 12 months: For babies that are just starting their solids journey, do not add any salt when making the zucchini and potato frittata. I recommend cutting it into triangles or thick finger sized pieces so it's easier to hold with their little hands.
Toddlers & Older Kids: As they get older, you could serve the frittata cut into pieces, and they can use the fork to eat it or in a slice and they can hold it like a pizza slice.
You could serve the potato and zucchini omelet with some vegetables on the side, or some tomato and cucumber slices salad. For extra protein, you could add some chicken on the side.
🧰 Storage
If you have any leftovers of the potato and zucchini frittata, store it in the fridge in an airtight container and consume it within 1–2 days.
❓ FAQ
You could chop and add more veggies to the potato and zucchini frittata. Bell pepper and mushrooms go very well. You could also add some grape tomatoes and cheese for more flavor. If you decide to add more vegetables, then I recommend reducing the amount of potatoes and use half a zucchini to have a better balance between the vegetables and the eggs, or simply use more eggs to get the right texture.
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📋 Recipe
Potato & Zucchini Frittata (baby-friendly)
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 small potatoes
- 1 zucchini
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ onion (chopped)
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- 4 eggs
- pinch of salt (NOT for babies under 12 months)
Instructions
- Peel and cut the potatoes into triangles about 0.5 inch thick. Cut the zucchini into same size triangles.
- Place the cut veggies into a bowl and add the olive oil. Mix to coat well.
- Place a pan over medium heat. Add the veggies with the olive oil.
- Cover the pan with a lid and let them cook for 13–14 minutes. Now and then, mix them with a spatula so they don't get burnt.
- Remove the lid and add the chopped onion and oregano. Cook for 1-2 more minutes.
- In a bowl, break the eggs and whisk them well until light and fluffy.
- Add the cooked vegetables to the bowl with the eggs and mix to combine.
- Return everything to the pan and distribute the veggies with a spatula. Cover with a lid and cook for 4 minutes.
- Using a plate, flip the omelet and cook for 2 more minutes on the other side.
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Notes
- You can add more vegetables like peppers or mushrooms and cook them with the potatoes and zucchini.
Nutrition
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This potato and zucchini omelet is a delicious combination of protein and veggies. If you enjoy it as much as we do, please leave me a comment and a rating.