Whenever I am stumped for dinner, it’s eggs to the rescue. They just make for such an easy, quick and delicious meal and I can always guarantee that everyone in my house will eat them. I often do scrambled eggs when it’s just for the kids, but when it’s all of us, I usually do a frittata. There are so many great ways to jazz up a frittata and I can often hide some veggies in there too. Veggies that would normally have my kids putting up a fight seem to pass without complaint when in a frittata or some kind of crustless quiche. It’s like the eggs themselves hide all evidence of the vegetables, even when they are really in plain sight. Pure magic. This Zucchini Parmesan Frittata is no exception.
As Kelapo Coconut’s resident guest blogger, I easily could have done all sweet, dessert type recipes. Coconut oil lends itself so well to decadent, luscious desserts, so the temptation was to just keep on putting those type of recipes out for my and Kelapo’s readers. But the truth is that extra virgin coconut oil is extremely versatile and I used it all the time in savoury cooking. I stir-fry with it, I grease pans with it, and I very often cook my omelets and other egg dishes in it. It gives egg recipes a wonderful rich flavour, and I wanted to highlight that fact it’s great for basic cooking, not just baking. And as a saturated vegetable fat, it’s also remarkably stable when exposed to heat.
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So I decided to make a simple and easy but really delicious frittata with my extra virgin Kelapo Coconut oil. This can easily serve 4 people as a main course when paired with a big salad and/or some sort of low carb, gluten-free bread.
Please head on over to check out my Zucchini Parmesan Frittata on the Kelapo Coconut blog.
Serves 4. Each serving has 4 g of carbs.
This post was sponsored by Kelapo. All opinions are my own.
Stacy | Wicked Good Kitchen says
What an excellent idea, Carolyn…to feature your fave coconut oil in a savory cooking recipe. Veterans of this style of healthy cooking automatically reach for their organic EVCO. However, now, new readers or those new to using coconut oil in cooking will learn that they should give EVCO a try in savory cooking recipes with this great suggestion of yours. I will have to give Kelapo brand a try. I’m with you…eggs for dinner (fast, easy, healthy) is always the back-up plan!
Jeanette says
Just popped over to see your recipe – this sounds so good! I have a few zucchini’s in my fridge and am going to make this for my kids. Thanks!
Sommer@ASpicyPerspective says
So pretty and healthy!
Alison @ Ingredients, Inc. says
I am so into Frittatas lately. Can’t wait to try this one
Brian @ A Thought For Food says
I’m right there with you. I think a frittata is a wonderful quick weeknight meal.
Kiersten @ Oh My Veggies says
I love using coconut oil in savory recipes too. This looks perfect!
Diane {Created by Diane} says
looks delicious, I love zucchini!
Roxana | Roxana's Home Baking says
I was planning on making a zucchini quiche tomorrow now I think I’ll try the quick version frittata. Delicious anytime of the day
Liz says
Oh, this looks heavenly, Carolyn! I think we’ll have frittatas for our Friday dinner…the zucchini-Parm combo must be delish!
The Café Sucré Farine says
Love your frittata – it’s not only very pretty, it sods delicious!
Jen @ Savory Simple says
You can never go wrong with eggs for dinner! Love this.
Amanda says
Yum! Great idea! Might have to make this tonight… 🙂
TidyMom says
I have got to get some coconut oil! I’m seeing it all over the place lately! this looks delicious Carolyn!
claire @ the realistic nutritionist says
This is gorgeous Carolyn!!
Jackie @ Domestic Fits says
I love breakfast for dinner! This looks so beautiful 🙂
SweetSugarbelle says
This sounds amazing! I cannot wait to try!
Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen says
It’s eggs to the rescue at my house as well, I never get tired of frittatas.
Lady Jennie says
Okay, I know you don’t have all day to answer my questions but I have just one more and then I promise (er – I think) I’m done. Coconut oil is a new thing for me too, but I find in our cold kitchen that it’s so hard I can barely scrape it out of the pot to measure it. I have microwaved it before, but I don’t like to do that if I can help it because I’m not sure it’s good. I’m guessing you’re in California and don’t have this problem, but … any tips? I started by putting it in the fridge because I thought I was supposed to and that made it impossible, but since then it hasn’t been much better this winter.
(Coconut oil is special ordered too, as is molasses – grr)
Carolyn says
Ugh, I know. My kitchen is cold too, I am actually in Boston. I find that a VERY strong metal spoon (not the flimsy sort) is the best way to get it out of the jar. I often microwave it after I’ve scooped it out, to melt it for baked goods. I know it’s not easy, but it’s good stuff and gives wonderful flavour to some foods.
Lady Jennie says
Thanks! 🙂