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Basil, Zucchini, & Chard Frittata with Melty Mozzarella
Serves:
4
Prep Time:
10
Cook Time:
20 minutes
Ingredients
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced thin
1 bunch Swiss chard, chopped (leaves and tender stems)
½ to ¾ cup fresh basil, chopped
4-5 eggs (depending on pan size and preference)
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon or ghee
6–8 mini mozzarella balls
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F and ensure your skillet is oven-safe. Suggested use, an 8" cast iron pan.
In the skillet, heat ghee over medium heat. Add the onion, half the basil, salt and pepper - sauté until soft and translucent, about 3–5 minutes.
Stir in the garlic, followed by the zucchini and any chard stems. Cook for 3–4 minutes, until the zucchini starts to soften.
Add the chard leaves and cook until wilted.
In a bowl, whisk the eggs well. Pour them evenly over the vegetables in the skillet, tilting the pan gently to distribute. Let cook on the stovetop for 1–2 minutes, just until the edges begin to set.
Nestle the mozzarella balls and the remainder of the basil on top of the egg mixture.
Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for about 5 minutes, until the eggs begin to set. Then switch the oven to broil on high for 2–3 minutes, watching closely, until the top is puffed and the mozzarella is golden and bubbling.
Remove from oven and let cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature, with toast or a light green salad.
Doshas Pacifies
Pitta, Vata
Best in:
Summer
Gunas:
Grounding, Cold, Light
Recipe Analysis from an Ayurvedic & Western perspective
This garden-fresh frittata is a delicious expression of seasonal balance — made with tender zucchini, earthy chard, fragrant basil, and crowned with creamy mozzarella. Rooted in Ayurvedic principles, this dish brings together cooling, cleansing, and grounding elements that help us stay aligned as summer shifts. Zucchini soothes Pitta with its moist, cooling qualities; chard supports liver function and digestion through its bitter and astringent taste; and basil adds a gently warming touch to stimulate agni and uplift the spirit. Eggs and mozzarella offer deeply nourishing, building qualities that help stabilize Vata and bring satisfaction to the meal. From a Western perspective, the frittata is rich in plant-based nutrients like magnesium, vitamin K, and vitamin C, along with high-quality protein and healthy fats to support cognitive clarity, mood, and satiety. This meal is ideal for breakfast, lunch, or even a light dinner — a reminder that when we eat in tune with the seasons, we nourish more than just the body; we nourish our entire being.