Pumpkin and feta frittata

Name: Pumpkin and feta frittata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 portions

A large baked frittata with roast pumpkin and pasteurised feta, set firm right through and good hot or cold.

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For 6 portions. Tick items as you go — nothing is changed for anyone else.

Our recipes use a 15 ml tablespoon. The standard Australian tablespoon holds 20 ml, so use three level teaspoons where a tablespoon is listed.

This recipe contains foods that can contribute to a varied and balanced diet during pregnancy.

Step 1. Heat the oven to 190°C (170°C fan) and roast the pumpkin with one tablespoon of oil for 20 minutes.
Step 2. Soften the onion in the remaining oil in an ovenproof pan, then wilt the washed spinach through it.
Step 3. Whisk the eggs with the milk and pour over the vegetables, add the pumpkin and feta.
Step 4. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until fully set in the centre with no liquid egg.

Ingredient brands and substitutions can change allergen content. Always check the labels on the products you buy.

Cook eggs until both the white and the yolk are firm, and cook meat, poultry and seafood until steaming hot throughout.
Use pasteurised milk, yoghurt and cheese. Soft and surface-ripened cheeses are only suitable when cooked until steaming hot.
Avoid pre-prepared salads, deli meats, pâté, raw sprouts and cold smoked or raw seafood while pregnant, and wash all produce well.
Refrigerate leftovers within two hours, keep them at or below 5°C, and reheat once until steaming hot throughout.
Use pasteurised feta from a sealed pack, and bake until the egg is fully set.

Ingredient brands and substitutions can change allergen content. Always check the labels on the products you buy.

Healthy eating when you're pregnant or breastfeeding — National Health and Medical Research Council — Eat for Health, reviewed 10 September 2026
Foods to avoid when pregnant — healthdirect Australia, reviewed 10 September 2026
Advice for pregnant women about food safety — Food Standards Australia New Zealand, reviewed 10 September 2026