HEALTHY RECIPES
Garden Broccoli & Vine Tomato Egg Frittata
Medically Reviewed & Fact-Checked by FastingTracker Medical Board • Written by
Aly Owen •
Updated: Sep 22, 2026
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A low-carb, nutrient-dense skillet frittata packed with tender broccoli florets, sweet cherry tomatoes, and aromatic Mediterranean herbs. Only 250 calories.
⏱ Prep: 5 min🍳 Cook: 10 min
Ingredients
- 2 Large organic eggs
- 1 tbsp Milk or unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 cup Tender broccoli florets, chopped
- 1 Small vine tomato, diced
- 1/2 Medium yellow onion, chopped
- 1 tsp Extra virgin olive oil
- Sea salt, black pepper, smoked paprika
Instructions
- Whisk eggs with milk, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in non-stick pan. Sauté onion and broccoli for 3–4 min until tender-crisp.
- Add diced tomatoes and cook for 1 min.
- Pour egg mixture over veggies, cover pan, and cook on low heat for 5–7 min until top is set.
- Slide onto plate and let cool slightly before slicing.
🔬 Nutritionist Note: Cruciferous broccoli provides sulforaphane, a potent phytonutrient that amplifies cellular autophagy and supports hormone detox.
Total Time
15 mins
Phases
Prep: 5m
Cook: 10m
Yield
1 servings
Nutrition
250 kcal
Ingredients
- 2 Large organic eggs
- 1 tbsp Milk or unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 cup Tender broccoli florets, chopped
- 1 Small vine tomato, diced
- 1/2 Medium yellow onion, chopped
- 1 tsp Extra virgin olive oil
- Sea salt, black pepper, smoked paprika
Instructions
- Whisk eggs with milk, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in non-stick pan. Sauté onion and broccoli for 3–4 min until tender-crisp.
- Add diced tomatoes and cook for 1 min.
- Pour egg mixture over veggies, cover pan, and cook on low heat for 5–7 min until top is set.
- Slide onto plate and let cool slightly before slicing.
📚 Scientific Studies & Medical References (5 Sources) ▼
FastingTracker adheres to strict editorial standards, citing peer-reviewed clinical trials and authoritative medical institutions.
- New England Journal of Medicine (2019): de Cabo R, Mattson MP. Effects of Intermittent Fasting on Health, Aging, and Disease. N Engl J Med. 381(26):2541-2551. PubMed 31881139 • DOI
- Cell Metabolism (2014): Levine ME, Suarez JA, Brandhorst S, et al. Low Protein Intake and Periodic Fasting Promote Longevity and Autophagy. Cell Metab. 19(3):407-417. PubMed 24606898 • DOI
- Obesity (Silver Spring, 2018): Anton SD, Moehl K, Donahoo WT, et al. Flipping the Metabolic Switch: Understanding and Applying Health Benefits of Fasting. Obesity. 26(2):254-268. PubMed 29086496 • DOI
- Annual Review of Nutrition (2017): Patterson RE, Sears DD. Metabolic Effects of Intermittent Fasting. Annu Rev Nutr. 37:371-393. PubMed 28715993 • DOI
- Autophagy (2010): Alirezaei M, Kemball CC, Flynn CT, et al. Short-term fasting induces profound neuronal and systemic autophagy. Autophagy. 6(6):702-710. PubMed 20534972 • DOI
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