Classic Tomato And Basil Frittata
A high-protein, keto-friendly frittata featuring burst cherry tomatoes, melty mozzarella, and fresh basil. Perfect for keeping morning cravings at bay and stabilizing blood sugar.
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
Makes
2 servings
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
A steadier afternoon
Give your day a solid food foundation
Being properly fed cannot solve a hard day, but a substantial meal can remove hunger and an energy dip from the list of things you are juggling.
Notice: mood + energy later
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
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Equipment
Oven · Large skillet · Whisk · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Meal prep friendly: Frittatas store beautifully in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. They are delicious eaten cold, at room temperature, or gently reheated.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat your oven to 400°F
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Preheat your oven to 400°F
Preheat your oven to 400°F.
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Whisk the eggs vigorously with a generous…
In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs vigorously with a generous pinch of salt and black pepper until frothy and fully combined.
Look for: frothy and fully combined
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Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in…
Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a 10-inch oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add the halved cherry tomatoes and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until they just begin to soften and release their juices.
Look for: they just begin to soften and release their juices
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Pour the whisked eggs evenly over the…
Pour the whisked eggs evenly over the tomatoes. Let the mixture cook undisturbed for about 2 minutes, just until the edges begin to set and pull away from the pan.
Look for: the edges begin to set and pull away from the pan
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Scatter the torn mozzarella pieces evenly across…
Scatter the torn mozzarella pieces evenly across the top. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the center is fully set and the cheese is melted.
Look for: the center is fully set and the cheese is melted
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Carefully remove the skillet from the oven
Carefully remove the skillet from the oven. Scatter the fresh chopped basil over the hot frittata, slice into two halves, and serve.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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