Baked Polenta Frittata

A hearty layer of pesto-infused polenta serves as a base for this amazing frittata. The polenta takes ordinary frittata to a whole new level. This Baked Polenta Frittata is perfect for brunch. It is sure to impress – even the toughest of moms.

Make this Veggie Frittata the Night Before

If you let it set up overnight, the polenta gets firm and comes out in beautiful pieces. Serve it right out of the oven and the polenta is a little bit softer. It's delicious either way!

Weekend Feels

My idea of perfection = a good cup of coffee and a lazy breakfast. As the weather starts to get warmer brunch dishes seem to be on my mind. I love sleeping in and then waking up to find the day is warm and sunny.

This frittata is amazing reheated in the morning. I'm all for whatever makes the weekends even easier!

Kick back. Put up your feet this weekend and keep your eye out for more brunch-tastic recipes.

Pesto Polenta Veggie Frittata

Laura Reigel

Easy and beautiful, this baked veggie frittata is both filling and healthy. The pesto-infused polenta takes breakfast to the next level. 

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Prep Time 30 mins

Cook Time 25 mins

Total Time 55 mins

Course Breakfast, Brunch

Cuisine Gluten Free

Servings 12

Calories 218 kcal

Ingredients

  

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Pesto Polenta

• 6 cups Water6 cups Water
• 2 tsp Salt2 tsp Salt
• 2 tbsp Butter Or Olive Oil2 tbsp Butter Or Olive Oil
• 1 ½ cups Polenta1 ½ cups Polenta
• ½ cup Parmesan Cheese shredded½ cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
• ½ cup Pesto½ cup Pesto

Frittata

• 12 eggs whisked12 eggs whisked
• ½ Onion finely diced½ Onion finely diced
• 2 cups Mushrooms2 cups Mushrooms
• 2 large handfuls Spinach chopped2 large handfuls Spinach chopped
• 1 Red Pepper finely diced1 Red Pepper finely diced
• 2 tbsp Fresh Basil chopped finely2 tbsp Fresh Basil chopped finely
• 1 tsp Salt1 tsp Salt
• ¼ tsp Pepper¼ tsp Pepper
• 2 tsp Avocado Oil Or Butter2 tsp Avocado Oil Or Butter

Garnish

• Fresh Basil chiffonadeFresh Basil chiffonade
• Parmesan Cheese gratedParmesan Cheese grated

Instructions

 

Pesto Polenta

• Place water and salt in a medium sauce pan. 
• Bring water to a boil. 
• Add polenta in slowly, while continuously whisking. 
• Continue to whisk until the mixture starts to thicken. 
• Reduce heat and allow polenta to continue to thicken. You can start whisking frequently instead of continuously. 
• When the mixture has thickened, it will be the consistency of a thick cornbread batter, remove from heat. 
• Immediately stir in pesto, parmesan, and butter. 
• Pour into a greased casserole pan.( I use a 7 x 10 1/2 inch.) Spread to make an even layer. 

Frittata

• Preheat oven to 425℉
• Add a few teaspoons of avocado oil to a skillet. on medium high. 
• Add sliced mushrooms and sure until golden brown. 
• Add diced onions and sauté for a out 5 minutes. Reduce heat if necessary. 
• Add chopped spinach and red bell pepper. Sauté until just soft. 
• Remove from heat. 
• Add 12 eggs to a large bowl and whisk. 
• Add salt and pepper. 
• Add the veggies and fresh chopped basil to the eggs and stir to combine. 
• Pour on top of polenta mixture. 
• Cover with foil and bake for about 20 minutes.
• Remove foil and continue to bake for another 5-10 minutes. Bake until egg mixture is cooked through.
• Remove from oven. Let rest for 10 minutes before cutting. 

Notes

This dish can be served immediately or made up to 24 hours in advance and reheated. 

To reheat: place in the oven at 325℉ - 350℉ for 30-45 minutes. 

Nutrition

Calories: 218kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 9gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 172mgSodium: 638mgSugar: 1gCalcium: 95mgIron: 1.2mg

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