I recently became the proud new owner of an Excalibur dehydrator. It was perfect timing with this month’s Recipe Redux challenge, “Get Your Dehydrator On.” Dehydrating produce when it’s in season is a budget-friendly way to stock up for the winter.
I get so much produce during the summer from my farm share, and I’ve been wanting to use a dehydrator to process the excess. I’m still experimenting with my new machine, but one of my successes thus far is dried cherry tomatoes.
My farmer grows the sweetest, most delicious cherry tomatoes. We get the orange sungold variety as well as the bright red ones. Some weeks, I come home with several pints of these goodies. They’re so simple to process in the dehydrator. I just cut them in half, load up the machine, and set the timer. Depending on how juicy they are, it can take 12 or more hours to dry them properly. (Note: If you don’t own a dehydrator, you can easily dehydrate tomatoes in the oven.)
This dried tomato frittata is an easy recipe for enjoying these summer goodies. I keep the ingredient list simple, but you could add other vegetables or meat to this frittata. It’s a versatile dish that you could serve for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 tbs olive oil
- 1 small shallot diced
- 2/3 cup dried tomatoes
- 6 eggs
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp chives
- Grated parmesan or other cheese optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees and grease a small pie dish.
- In a medium skillet, saute the shallot in the olive oil briefly over medium-low heat to soften it. Place the cooked shallot in the baking dish.
- Add the dried tomatoes to the dish.
- Crack the eggs into a bowl and add the salt. Whip the egg mixture with a fork until it has a uniform yellow color.
- Pour the eggs into the baking dish, and sprinkle with chives. Also sprinkle with cheese if you’re using it.
- Bake the frittata until set (12 to 14 minutes).
- Serve immediately.
Tomato Frittata Price Breakdown
This recipe costs $4.26 to make, or $1.42 per serving (3 servings). Try this sundried tomato frittata for an easy, delicious dish to serve any time of day.
Liz Weiss says
I love the recipe. You turn everyday eggs into something spectacular. This was one of my most favorite Redux challenges ever. The amazing recipes just keep on coming!
Annemarie says
Thanks so much, Liz!
marybrighton says
Lucky you with a fab farmer nearby + your new machine. This recipe is a must make….
Annemarie says
Thanks, Mary! I hope you enjoy it. 🙂
GiGi Eats Celebrities says
Dried tomatoes are truly my favorite thing ever! I bought a jar the other day and it’s taking all of my might not to grab it out of the fridge and chow down on ALL of it! 😉
Annemarie says
I know the feeling! I sometimes buy a big jar of them at Costco, and they disappear very quickly. 🙂
realfoodbydad says
What a perfect breakfast idea, love this frittata!
Annemarie says
Thanks, Matt! It’s super easy to make. Enjoy!
Anne|Craving Something Healthy says
I love a frittata for a quick dinner and this flavor combo is great! Great idea to dehydrate cherry tomatoes 🙂
Annemarie says
Thanks, Anne. Yes, this definitely does make a quick dinner. We all need this type of recipe in our dinner arsenal!
Sarah says
Frittatas are one of my favorite breakfast dishes! This looks delicious!
Annemarie says
Thanks, Sarah!
tasteofdivine says
Oh that’s such a great idea! I could have used a dehydrator last year when I was up to my ears in cherry tomatoes. I bet they make that fritatta super good 🙂
Annemarie says
Yes, it’s a great tool during the cherry tomato harvest. I love the flavor in this frittata.