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Plantain Frittata | Two Ways

July 28, 2019 By Chichi Uguru 12 Comments

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Plantain Frittata is a delicious breakfast of plantain and eggs cooked slightly different. It’s so easy to make yet so tasty. My perfect Sunday morning breakfast.

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Plantain frittata in a cast iron skillet with a kitchen towel tied to the handle

Looking for a great way to step up your breakfast game? Or you are tired of your regular way of making your favorite plantain and eggs breakfast?

This Baked Plantain Frittata Recipe will definitely make the cut. Loaded with veggies and sausages, this easy and filling breakfast would easily become a household favorite.

Plantain Frittata ready to be served from a cast iron skillet onto two empty plates with strawberries and grapes on the table

What is Plantain Frittata?

Frittata is an egg based Italian dish similar to an omelette or crustless quiche which is usually enriched with additional ingredients like meats and vegetables.

Borrowed from the Italian dish described, Plantain Frittata is a Plantain and egg dish which is made by cooking fried plantains, eggs, veggies and meats together in a baking dish as a casserole in the oven or cooked slowly on the stove top.

How to make it.

Like the title of the post indicates, Plantain Frittata can be made in two ways. One the stove top and the other method in the oven. Both methods take about 30 mins to cook and is super easy.

Pictorial Steps to make Plantain Frittata

I prefer to make sauté my onions, colored bell peppers meats before mixing in the eggs, that way the flavor is developed before baking.

Optional add ins

  • Crumbled bacon
  • Sausages
  • Hot dogs
  • Pepperoni

Serve this recipe with my homemade mango juice, Zobo or watermelon juice.

Pictorial Steps to make Plantain Frittata

How to make Plantain frittata in the oven

  • Fry plantain and set aside.
  • Sauté you onions, veggies and sausages set aside to cool.
  • Mix veggies and beaten eggs. Pour into into a greased cast iron skillet or baking dish.
  • Arrange fried plantain on over the egg mix.
  • Bake and enjoy.

A Close shot of a slice of plantain frittata with the cast iron skillet in the background

How to make Nigerian Plantain Frittata on the stove.

Follow the steps above and cook on the stove top instead of the oven

See recipe card below for full details.

Plantain frittata served from cast iron skillet strawberries and grapes on the side. peppers flakes on the table for garnishing

Quick tip

You need a little oil to make Plantain frittata. Either you sauté the onions, veggies etc in about a tablespoon of oil or if you use more, drain off the excess oil before mixing into the eggs and frying /baking. If you forget to do that or find that you have some oil floating at the top of your plantain frittata after frying/baking, simply drain then lightly dab it off with a clean kitchen paper towel.

FAQs on this Recipe

Q. What kind of plantains can I use?

A. This recipe is best made with ripe plantains not over ripe plantains and definitely not green plantains

Q. Can Plantain frittata be made vegan?

A. Unfortunately no. Eggs are an integral part of this recipe.

Q. Can this recipe be made ahead?

A. Yes you can make it ahead and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Warm it up in the microwave before eating.

Q. Can I make Plantain frittata as muffins?

A. I don’t see why not.

Q. Can the plantains be baked instead of fried?

A. Definitely. All you need to is arrange chopped plantains in a a single layer on a baking sheet, spray some cooking spray and bake at 350 F till lightly golden about 15 – 20 mins.

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Plantain Frittata | Two ways

Plantain Frittata is a delicious breakfast of plantain and eggs cooked slightly different. It's so easy to make yet so tasty. My perfect Sunday morning breakfast.
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time25 mins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Italian, Nigerian
Keyword: Eggs, Frittata, Plantain
Servings: 6
Calories: 307kcal
Author: Chichi Uguru

Ingredients

  • 3 ripe plantains
  • 1 small tomato chopped
  • 1/2 red bell pepper chopped
  • 1/2 green bell pepper chopped
  • 1 Tbsp of cooking oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1 clove of garlic minced or 1/2 tsp garlic powder.
  • 8 Large eggs beaten
  • 3 hotdog franks chopped
  • 2 tsp crushed peppers flakes
  • Salt/bouillon powder to taste

Instructions

  • Peel the skin of the plantains, then cut into rounds about 1/4 inch thick.
  • Fry plantain till lightly golden brown and set aside
  • In sauce pan, heat a tablespoon of oil. Sauté onions, garlic till fragrant and translucent. Add the the chopped red and green peppers and stir fry for about 1 minute.
  • Season with with bouillon powder/salt. Then add the chopped sausages or hotdogs stir fry for another minute. Turn off heat and set aside to cool.

Oven Method:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 F, lightly grease the 10inch cast iron skillet or quiche dish.
  • Mix the cooled stir fry mix into the beaten eggs. Stir to combine.
  • Pour into the greased cast iron skillet.
  • Bake in the Lower rack of the oven for 25-30 mins or until center firms up.
  • Bring out from oven. Let cool for about 5 mins. Serve warm.

Stove Top Method:

  • Lightly grease a 10 inch frying pan ( preferably non stick )
  • Pour Mix into the frying pan or skillet
  • Cover frying pan with a lid, cook on medium low heat for 30 mins or until the center firms up.

Notes

 
  1. When cooking on the stove top, make sure heat is on medium low. 
  2. Start checking for doneness from 20 mins

 

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Comments

  1. Adeniyi Anuoluwapo Elizabeth

    August 18, 2020 at 5:14 am

    5 stars
    Wow! I am trying it right away! If I have to use stove to cook it,, will it be okay using a non stick/ stock pot? And do I need to cover it when cooking? Thanks as I await your response

    Reply
    • Chichi Uguru

      August 19, 2020 at 4:26 pm

      Hi Elizabeth,
      You Can use a non stick pan or a shallow pot. A stock pot may be too deep. Hope that answers your question. Looking forward to your amazing recreation of this recipe. Thanks for stopping by.
      -Chichi

      Reply
  2. Zattie

    May 10, 2020 at 1:26 pm

    Please is this a savory dish or sweet dish?
    Thanks

    Reply
    • Chichi Uguru

      May 10, 2020 at 9:30 pm

      Hi Zattie,

      This is a sweet and savory dish. If you have tried fries sweet plantains and eggs, that’s exactly what it is. Hope that helps. Stay safe

      – Chichi

      Reply
  3. Oluwatosin

    February 14, 2020 at 9:19 am

    Can i make my frittata on oven

    Reply
    • Chichi Uguru

      February 14, 2020 at 10:03 am

      Hi Oluwatosin,

      Yes you can. This recipe was made in the oven with a stove top option. Thanks for stopping by. Enjoy!

      – Chichi

      Reply
  4. Emma

    August 18, 2019 at 3:15 pm

    I love plantains but have never tried them in a fritata before. Sounds delicious!

    Reply
  5. Raia Todd

    August 18, 2019 at 10:57 am

    5 stars
    What a fun way to use a plantain! I’ll have to try it next time I have one on hand. 🙂

    Reply
    • Chichi Uguru

      August 18, 2019 at 3:14 pm

      You should Raia 😊

      Reply
  6. Marie

    August 18, 2019 at 10:50 am

    5 stars
    I’ve never thought to put plantains in a frittata before, but it sounds and looks amazing! Perfect to serve the family for breakfast or brunch.

    Reply
  7. Dahn

    August 18, 2019 at 10:48 am

    I haven’t thought to cook plantains with eggs but it really sounds original and a far car from ordinary breakfasts. I am excited to try it.

    Reply
    • Chichi Uguru

      August 18, 2019 at 3:13 pm

      You would love it. Thanks Dahn 😊

      Reply

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