Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. In case you need more reasons to eat tacos, guacamole and salsa laden foods, Cinco De Mayo is quickly approaching. I take that as reason to take Taco Tuesday to a new level. Today, I am sharing my Southwestern Frittata Pie and few other Cinco De Mayo faves to give you some inspiration to celebrate all week long.
Southwestern Tortilla Frittata Pie
This meal came about, as many of my recipes do, by opening the fridge and seeing what inspires me. I always love egg based dishes and Mexican flavored foods. I was not sure if the crust made with corn tortillas on this Southwestern Tortilla Frittata Pie would hold up and boom! It was just fabulous and I am excited to share it with you al.
Using corn tortillas for the crust instantly makes this recipe gluten free as well. The tortillas were the perfect host for the eggs and veggies and gave a nice crispy crunch to the Frittata. This flavor packed meal hearty enough for dinner and healthy enough for brunch. Looks like it was difficult to create but really is super easy. It makes a beautiful presentation on any table (if I do say so myself).
Southwestern Tortilla Frittata Pie & Your Guide to Cinco De Mayo Deliciousness
A southwestern twist to your breakfast frittata
Ingredients
- 6 corn tortillas ( 6 inch size)
- cooking spray (Pam)
- 8 extra large eggs
- 3/4 C black beans- rinsed and drained
- 1 C of diced red, green or yellow bell peppers
- 1 C of fresh spinach-torn or diced
- 1/2 C diced tomatoes
- 1 C of shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- garnish with
- 1 avocado
- salsa
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees
- Spray a pie dish or casserole dish with cooking spray
- Layer the tortillas in the dish to cover bottom and form a crust
- Bake for 5 min
- Meanwhile, whisk eggs for one minute
- add a dash of salt and pepper
- Pour egg mixture into crust
- Add veggies, beans and cheese
- Bake about 30 min until set in center
- Serve immediately for best results
- Garnish with avocado and salsa
Looking for some more Cinco De Mayo recipe ideas? These are a few of my favorites.
3 Bean Southwest Quinoa Skillet
Skillet Black Bean Taco Zoodles
One of my all time favorite recipes that I will be making myself this week again.
Tex Mex Brown Rice salad with Jalapeño Vinaigrette
Sweet Potato and Black Bean Skillet Enchiladas
These are a few of my favorite things! I may just eat Mexican food all week long in honor of Cinco De Mayo. How about you? Any excuse for more Taco Tuesday? What are your faves?
This is my kinda dish! I love my eggs. I will have to try this!
Thanks you won’t be disappointed!
You know I love Mexican food so I’m totally going to try this out!!
It’s a good one hope you enjoy it!
I will generally eat Mexican food all week long holiday or not! Using the corn tortillas for the crust was a brilliant idea! All of these recipes look delicious.
Thanks Debbie I hope some of them will work for you all!
These all look fabulous, Deborah! Like you, I’m all about eggs, cheese and Mexican food 😉
Me too! I may have to eat it all week long
Yum! i love that you just came up with the recipe on the fly after looking to see what you had in your fridge.
Thanks for sharing those other recipe too. I’ll be celebrating Cinco de Mayo over the weekend and need some ideas 🙂
Lots of my recipes happen that way! Then I have to remember how I made them 🙂
Wow. That sure sounds yummy.
Can’t believe it’s almost May. Frost this am. here.
It is almost May! This is certainly a holiday I can get on board with celebrating
I was just thinking about Cinco de Mayo. Since it’s on a Sunday this would make a perfect brunch!
I agree! You can never have enough avocado in your life either
Oh, this sounds delish! My hubs loves frittatas and quiche, so I think he’d like this one!
Fabulous! Hope you both try it out
I love healthier Mexican recipes to make at home. This looks like a good one!
Thanks so much Julie!
I can’t believe it’s almost cinco de mayo already! All of these recipes look perfect!
Can’t start too early with the celebrations!
Cinco de Mayo always sneaks up! This looks like such a fun and festive recipe to celebrate the day!
It sure does sneak up! Definitely a holiday I can get on board with celebrating
Can’t believe Cinco De Mayo is near! Will definitely have to try this Frittata, looks so good!
It comes up quickly for sure!
Wow this looks perfect for ANY day!!
Thanks so much I agree 🙂
Looks so good Deborah! I’m all about Mexican food!
Me too! Thanks Michelle
This looks great. I love the idea to use corn tortillas for a crust. If I don’t put too many veggies in it, my husband might even eat it. 😛
Ha I guess it’s worth a try! Or you could eat it all yourself 🙂
How fun is that tortilla crust???
Now I want nachos.
Right there with ya!
I can’t wait to try. This is probably one dish my hubby will like too because it’s filling. He’s the meat and potatoes kinda guy who isn’t happy when he “doesn’t feel the food in his stomach”.
ha sounds a lot like my husband! Thanks for stopping by and hope you both enjoy the frittata