Best Vegan Frittata Recipe | Jessica in the Kitchen (2024)

This Vegan Frittata (Breakfast Casserole) is perfect for your breakfast or brunch, made easily on a sheet pan! The filling, made withtofu, is loaded with burst tomatoes, caramelised onions and sautéed mushrooms making for a flavourful dish. It’s great for weekends, holidays and special occasions.

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Oh my gosh – this Vegan Frittata aka Breakfast Casserole is like the vegan savoury breakfast of my dreams! When I used to eat eggs, I loved quiche and frittatas. I knew I wanted the same taste and texture when I went vegan and YES – I have found it! First, it was my Quiche Muffins. Then my Vegan Quiche (with an incredible crust). Now? Vegan Frittata 😍.

This is essentially a crustless quiche and OH SO GOOD!! It’s so easy to make, friends. Just pour into your gorgeous sheet pan, bake, slice and enjoy! It has the perfect taste, texture, and is so customisable. I make this on weekends, and enjoy it throughout the week because it reheats perfectly for over a week!

If you’re eyeing this and thinking “man that’s a gorgeous sheet pan, and that cooling rack! Those whisks, measuring cups and bowls?! Wow!” Then you’re right – they are gorgeous! They’re all the new Wilton Navy and Gold Kitchen Collection. I’ve been a LONG time user of Wilton products.

I remember when I started my baking company and my parents dropped me off at Michael’s for the first time. Picture this: me, standing in the bakeware aisle for the entire hour. I grabbed as many Wilton products as I could (and they’re so well priced that it was a lot!) and I was like a kid (okay newly turned adult) in a candy store. Fast forward 11 years later and I still have so many of those products (down to my Cake Lifter and my baking sheets)! They’ve served me my entire food career and I love how stunning this new line is!

These are the beauties I used here:

Equipment You’ll Need:

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Stylish Silicone Prep Bowl Set, 3-Piece: I wish I could record the convo when Gav and I first opened these. I literally squealed! They’re so gorgeous that you’ll definitely be seeing them in endless future photos! More importantly, they’re so easy to clean, are accurate measurements and store so well!

Navy Blue and Gold Kitchen Utensils Mix and Measure Set, 10-Piece: such beauties! I love how lightweight they are, and that beautiful colour. The whisks have some little stands which I love too.

Navy Blue Covered Bowl Set, 6-Piece (Grip Bowls): Wilton – THANK YOU for making mixing bowls that don’t slide! I can’t tell you how many times I’ve spilled things; not anymore! Not only are these Melamine containers gorgeous, they hold their grip and are stackable making them great for storage. You may have seen me use these the other day when I went live on Instagram!

Diamond-Infused Non-Stick Navy Blue Oblong Pan with Cover, 9 x 13-inch (the sheet pan): these are just stunning!! Great for serving right out of, and don’t warp in the oven! This is the beauty that this Sheet Pan Frittata is made in today! It also comes with a cover that’s perfect if you’re taking it on the go or storing – you have to click the link to check out how useful it is! I may have modelled around the house with it for a while.

Diamond-Infused Non-Stick Large Navy Blue Cookie Sheet with Gold Cooling Grid Set:
you guys know my love of gold bakeware products – that cooling grid is gorgeous! This felt like an early Christmas gift come true!! It comes with a stunning cookie sheet that I actually used to make my pumpkin granola on!

I 100% recommend these as Christmas gifts, friends, and for every gift in between! They’re so well priced and will delight any one, from beginner to baker and everyone in between!

Notes on the ingredients:

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Tofu: always use medium, firm or extra firm tofu. Don’t use silken tofu (silken tofu will be a cardboard box not in the fridge section and it’ll say “silken” on it in case you’re buying groceries online).

Nutritional yeast: get the best quality you can find! Also ensure it’s the fortified one with B12 for the best protein and nutrients.

Fillings: I used mushrooms, spinach and tomatoes for my filling ingredients in this Vegan Frittata. Feel free to switch it up! You can add vegan cheese, vegan meat replacements (vegan ham seems delightful here especially for special occasions!) and anything else you love! Just nothing too heavy that might sink, like large vegan sausages.

Turmeric: don’t add too much or you’ll get a weird neon yellow colour! It’ll look light at first, but it gets more prominent as it bakes!

Baking powder: always ensure yours is fresh!

black salt (kala namak) – okay this isn’t necessary, but it really brings out that authentic taste! If you have it use it, if you want it buy it, but it isn’t a deal breaker! A little goes a LONG way.

How to Make Vegan Frittata (Step by Step Instructions):

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Grease your 9×13 Wilton Oblong Pan with some vegan butter (on the wrapper or parchment paper) and set it aside. Press your tofu for at least 20 minutes and set aside until you are ready for it. I start this, then start on the rest of the recipe. By the time you’re ready for it the time would’ve elapsed.

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In a pan over medium high heat, heat 1 tablespoon of the coconut oil. Add in the onions and stir to combine. Lower heat to medium and stir the onions for 15 minutes (you could even go up to 30 minutes depending on the time you have if you want to further caramelise them, stirring often).

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After the onions are cooked down, add in the extra oil and the tomatoes, garlic and mushrooms. Bring heat back up to medium high and sauté for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes are slightly broken down. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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Add in the spinach and sauté for another two minutes until it is wilted. Remove from heat and set aside.

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In a high powered blender, add the tofu, almond milk, nutritional yeast, sea salt and black pepper, turmeric, baking powder and vegan parmesan. (You can do this while the onions sauté to save time.) If you have any kala namak, add it now. Blend on high until everything is completely smooth and there are no lumps, about 2 to 3 minutes. I blended mine twice to ensure this.

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Add the tomato filling to your greased 9×13 pan. Pour the tofu mixture over the tomato filling, and lightly stir them both together to combine.

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Tent it with foil, and bake for 20 minutes. Gently remove the foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes until the top is golden brown and the frittata is cooked through.

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Allow to cool for about 10 minutes, then cut into and serve. Enjoy!

Expert Tips and FAQ:

Always press your tofu. Don’t skip this. This will remove any tofu flavour or liquids so it can absorb all that yummy frittata like liquid. Also always ensure you’re buying regular tofu and NOT silken tofu. Check out my tofu 101 post for the difference.

Blend until incredibly smooth. If you don’t have a high powered blender, blend it again! This will affect the end texture – you know your blender, so blend accordingly!

More Vegan Breakfast Recipes:

  • Pumpkin Granola
  • Overnight French Toast Casserole
  • Avocado Toast
  • Vegan Pancakes
  • Vegan Waffles

If you are looking for more vegan dessert recipes, check out Wilton.com!Enjoy friends! If you make this Vegan Frittata, please snap a photo and tag#jessicainthekitchenonInstagram! We’d also love if you would leave a comment below, and give the recipe a rating! Thanks so much!

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Vegan Frittata (In A Sheet Pan!)

Servings: 15 slices

Prep Time: 40 minutes mins

Cook Time: 40 minutes mins

Total Time: 1 hour hr 20 minutes mins

This Vegan Frittata is perfect for your breakfast or brunch, made easily on a sheet pan! The filling, made withtofu, is loaded with burst tomatoes, caramelised onions and sautéed mushrooms making for a flavourful dish. It’s great for weekends, holidays and special occasions.

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Ingredients

  • 2 lb firm tofu, pressed (two blocks of tofu)
  • 3 tablespoons oil
  • 1 large white or red onion, sliced chopped in half
  • 3 cups baby mushrooms, chopped (350g)
  • 4 cups fresh spinach, chopped
  • 8 cloves garlic, minced
  • sea salt and pepper to taste for the veggies
  • 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes, (1 dry pint)
  • 2 cups vegan milk, any vegan milk works
  • 6 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, for colour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon vegan parmesan, (optional)
  • Two pinches black salt kala namak, – totally optional**
  • 4 teaspoons dried chives or 3 tablespoons freshly chopped chives

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F/190°C. Begin to press your tofu and set aside until you are ready for it.

  • Grease your Wilton Diamond-Infused Non-Stick Navy Blue Oblong Pan with Cover, 9 x 13-inch with some vegan butter (on the wrapper or parchment paper) and set it aside. Press your tofu for at least 20 minutes and set aside until you are ready for it. I start this, then start on the rest of the recipe. By the time you're ready for it the time would've elapsed.

  • In a large pan over medium-high heat, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil. Add in the onions and stir to combine. Lower heat to medium-low and stir the onions for 15 minutes (you could even go up to 30 minutes depending on the time you have if you want to further caramelise them, stirring often). Season lightly with sea salt.

  • After the onions are cooked down, add in the extra oil and the tomatoes, garlic and mushrooms, stirring to coat in the oil. Bring heat back up to medium-high and sauté for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes are slightly broken down. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  • Add in the spinach and sauté for another two minutes until it is wilted. Remove from heat and set aside.

  • In a high powered blender, add the tofu, almond milk, nutritional yeast, sea salt and black pepper, turmeric, and baking powder and vegan parmesan (optional). (You can do this while the onions sauté to save time.) If you have any kala namak, add it now. Blend on high until everything is completely smooth and there are no lumps, about 2 to 3 minutes. I blended mine twice to ensure this.

  • Add the tomato filling to your greased 9×13 pan. Pour the tofu mixture over the tomato filling, and lightly stir them both together to combine. Sprinkle the chives on top.

  • Tent it with foil, and bake for 20 minutes. Gently remove the foil (there will be a lot of steam underneath it!), place back in the oven and bake for an additional 20 minutes until the top is golden brown and the frittata is cooked through.

  • Allow to cool for about 10 minutes, then cut into and serve. Serve with extra chives on top. Enjoy!

Calories: 112kcal, Carbohydrates: 7g, Protein: 8g, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 323mg, Potassium: 268mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 1745IU, Vitamin C: 16mg, Calcium: 159mg, Iron: 2mg

Disclaimer: Although jessicainthekitchen.com attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, kindly note that these are only estimates. Nutritional information may be affected based on the product type, the brand that was purchased, and in other unforeseeable ways. Jessicainthekitchen.com will not be held liable for any loss or damage resulting for your reliance on nutritional information. If you need to follow a specific caloric regimen, please consult your doctor first.

Cuisine: American, Universal

Course: Breakfast, brunch

Author: Jessica Hylton

Best Vegan Frittata Recipe | Jessica in the Kitchen (2024)

FAQs

How to make frittata Jamie Oliver? ›

Preheat the oven to 220°C/425°F/gas 7. Crack the eggs into a mixing bowl and add a pinch of sea salt and black pepper. Whisk together and put to one side. Add the peas, broad beans and a good pinch of salt to a pestle and mortar, then pick in the mint leaves and bash to a rough paste.

How do you make a frittata not soggy? ›

One reason your frittata is soggy, is that an ingredient you used had water or other liquid that was released when cooking the frittata. One solution, is to drain all ingredients first before mixing, or to reheat the ingredients seperately, until the liquid is removed.

Why is my frittata fluffy? ›

Beat eggs until just blended: Overbeating the eggs invites too much air in to the egg mixture. As the frittata bakes, the eggs will expand and puff up. That can leave them with a spongy texture that's dry and unappealing. You want to combine the eggs well, but stop once everything is fully incorporated.

What kind of cheese is best for frittata? ›

Go for high moisture cheeses

According to Cheese Science, high moisture cheeses like mozzarella and smoked Gouda are great melting cheeses that give frittatas their desired texture. Meanwhile, a low moisture cheese like Parmesan won't melt in the oven, especially when it's surrounded by a mixture of eggs.

Why are IHOP omelettes so fluffy? ›

The secret to super fluffy IHOP omelets is… buttermilk pancake batter. For what it's worth, the IHOP menu does indicate in small text at the top of the page that their omelets contain pancake batter, but such a detail can go unnoticed by even the most dedicated IHOP eaters.

How to make Jimmy Dean breakfast frittata? ›

ENJOY! From Frozen: Remove frittata(s) from wrapper and place on a baking pan. Bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes or until hot.

Does frittata need cream? ›

Forgetting to add milk or cream.

Without this important addition, frittatas cook up flatter and a bit more dense. Follow this tip: After whisking the eggs together, be sure to whisk in some milk or cream. As a rule of thumb, use 1/4 cup of dairy for every six eggs.

When making a frittata which ingredient should be pre cooked prior to adding it to the egg mixture? ›

This also holds true for aromatics, like onions, and sturdy veggies, like raw potatoes. "They won't get much more tender once you add the beaten eggs," says Perry, "So cook them fully before combining everything." Don't be afraid of getting a little color on the vegetables: That's what makes them so delicious!

What is the best pan for frittata? ›

Use a cast-iron skillet.

I like to use an enameled cast iron skillet, which does not require any pre-seasoning. If you don't have a skillet, go make this breakfast casserole recipe instead.

How do you keep frittata from burning on the bottom? ›

I keep a lower heat to try to keep the bottom from burning. I strongly suggest using a nonstick or well-seasoned cast iron pan (I LOVE this pan - crisps, frittatas, casseroles, the best)…or the whole thing can be baked in a well greased, oven-proof dish.

How do you fix a bland frittata? ›

At their worst, they're flat, rubbery, and bland. Instead of risking the latter scenario (and disappointing my hungry roommates), I discovered the ingredient that makes every frittata foolproof. It's yogurt, and it adds just enough richness and moisture to make the best frittata you'll ever eat.

How do restaurants get their eggs so fluffy? ›

Scrambled eggs are cooked over lower heat and stirred slowly. This lower heat, slower process keeps the eggs fluffy and soft. Beat in a bit of water or milk (1 Tablespoon liquid per egg), pour the egg into a heated pan, let it SIT for a minute or two and then gently fold it over as it cooks.

Why did my frittata turn GREY? ›

The green-gray color (and the whiff of sulfur smell that often accompanies it) comes from the reaction of iron in the egg yolk and sulfur in the egg white. When heated, the two can combine to make green-gray ferrous sulfide and hydrogen sulfide gas.

How do you know when a frittata is ready? ›

Cook the frittata in the oven just until the centre is no longer wobbly and the edges are golden-brown. If still unsure, place a knife into the centre of the frittata. If raw eggs run out, keep cooking. You want the eggs to be just set as the frittata will keep cooking while it's standing.

What part of the egg makes things fluffy? ›

The main way to make cakes fluffy is to incorporate air. This can be done by beating the egg whites separately from the yolks and incorporating them carefully into the batter. Like that, you retain the air bubbles created while beating the egg whites and your cake is fluffier.

Why are my eggs fluffy? ›

Whisking = EXTRA FLUFFY and Light!

Whisk the eggs vigorously before you add them to the pan and even once they're in the pan. The eggs should be foamy on the top. Foam = air pockets, which is the key to a fluffy consistency. Use a fork to whisk as this gives you more control, especially when whisking in the pan itself.

What gives a higher volume and better texture to scrambled egg? ›

I personally like adding a splash of milk or cream directly to my eggs before I start cooking. I find that it makes them more tender—plus, it's a great way to add more volume to your scrambled eggs if you're maybe running low and need to feed a few.

How does Waffle House make their omelets so fluffy? ›

Originally Answered: How does Waffle House make their omelets so light and fluffy? They put the eggs in the blender so they are whipped and airy. Then they pour the egg fluff into a pan with 2 little ladles of oil. As the egg batter heats up, the oil sucks up into the omelet, and the air bubbles rise to try to get out.

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