This post is sponsored by Sunkist via Linqia. All opinions and this delicious Spanish Frittata recipe are my own, so eat up!
Let’s get real for a minute. I love salt. Really, I do. As a kid, I would get a plate of fries, move them around to clear a space, then dump a little hill of salt on that empty space, lick my fry, dip it in the salt, and eat it.
Ew?
I’m not alone though, because the majority of Americans consume far more sodium than recommended. Most of that sodium consumption comes from heavily processed foods, which are so easy and readily available, and inexpensive too, it’s hard to avoid it. If you’re cooking at home, though, there are simple ways to table the salt, and among my favorites is using lemon.
There are simple substitutions you can use for any meal you’re making, just take a look at the infographic below (and hello, pin it so you can check back later)!
Today I’m sharing my signature Spanish Frittata recipe, using lemons instead of all that salt. It’s still as delicious as ever, just healthier! So table that salt, my friends, and get cooking.
Ingredients
- 1 Green Red, or Yellow Pepper, Diced
- ½ Large Red Onion Sliced Thin
- 2 Zucchini Quartered and Sliced
- 8 Large Eggs
- 1 C Monterey Jack Cheese Shredded
- ¼ tsp Kosher Salt
- 1 ½ tsp Lemon Zest
- Fresh Ground Pepper
- 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 ½ tsp Lemon Juice
- Handful Fresh Cilantro Roughly Torn
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the eggs, salt, ½ tsp of lemon zest, and ½ tsp of pepper, and beat well with a fork. Mix in ¾ C of cheese and blend slowly.
- In a 10-inch ovenproof frying pan, warm the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and peppers and saute until almost tender, about 6 minutes. Add the zucchini, sprinkle with the remaining lemon zest and a dash of ground pepper and saute until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Pour the egg mixture into the frying pan and gently stir to distribute evenly. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook until the eggs are nearly set, but still moist in the center, about 9-10 minutes.
- While the frittata is cooking, preheat the broiler on high. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the frittata, place the pan in the oven and broil until the eggs puff and the cheese browns, around 4 minutes. Remove from the oven, then squirt with the lemon juice, sprinkle the torn cilantro over top, cut, serve, and enjoy.
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Little steps, my friends, little steps to help improve your eating habits and improve your health. Aim to get between 1500-2300mg of sodium per day, and your body will thank you for it. And as always, if you have concerns about your health and dietary choices, seek the counsel of a physician or dietitian. But in the meantime, whip up my Spanish Frittata and enjoy!
Alicia says
Okay that looks delicious! And I’m loving the look of your blog.
Jemma @ Celery and Cupcakes says
This looks divine!
Raewyn Smith says
The salt trick is so crazy! I will have to try it!!
Laura Elizabeth says
that’s kind of interesting how you substitute the salt with lemon!
Christine Mondy says
This looks really good, but would you believe that I have never had a fritattas? I also think the name sounds weird, reminds me of “Free the ta-tas!” :O
Ashley says
YUM! This looks so good 🙂
Renée B. says
I love fritattas. The lemon news is new to me – pinning that chart.
Ashley Nicholas says
Yum, that looks INCREDIBLE! So yummy!
Sarah says
This frittata looks amazing I love Frittata will be deffo be making it 🙂
Carly Anderson says
I had no idea that you could use lemons to cut out some of the salt! This frittata looks amazing! I can’t wait to make it for my family.
Sassy Dove says
Okay, this is on my cooking to-do list. I have a salt problem too, so I suppose I should get some more lemon in my life. Zesty!
Rebekah says
mmmm i lova frittata!! pinned!
Christen says
Yum! Pinning this to make next week.
Shipra Taneja says
Leave it to Karly to make me drool ALL over my keyboard! I never put enough salt (probably because I am used to eating very little salt!) and I love lemon, so this may be a great way to fix my recipes! <3
esther julee says
I will have to try it out.. I dunno though I love my salt
Jordan says
Anything with breakfast foods <3
Through the Eyes of the Mrs. says
This looks amazing! I had no clue lemon was a substitute for salt.
jamie @makeuplifelove says
This looks soooooooo dang good. I love frittatas. And totally obsessed with your pictures of this. Yumm….
Mia Myrabev says
Love frittatas, I think I consume enough sodium to last me forever lol
Betsy Gettis says
this recipe sounds amazing!! i would love to try it! i’ve never heard of using lemon in place of salt, but i love the concept!
Chelsea says
I want to try this “salternative”, haha. I actually use lemon in place of salt on some things, just because it’s such a strong flavor that you don’t NEED the salt along with it.
Jenna Brussee says
I’ve been trying to find some healthier recipes, and this looks great!
songbirdsandbuttons says
Ah! This looks ahhmmmaazzinggg. Seriously, you take the best photos ever – I feel like I can just grab it off the plate!
theKatrinaM says
The frittata sounds awesome, btw you have so many ads popping up on your blog it really makes it hard to read your post.
Karly Gomez says
I have ads popping up all over the place? Like in the middle of the screen?? I’ve had the same ad setup for months so there shouldn’t be anything weird popping up and blocking things; what are you seeing, so I can troubleshoot it!
Alisha H. says
That sounds and looks so good. I have never had a frittata, but I want to try one because I keep seeing them online and they look amazing.