Warrigal Greens & Halloumi Bush Herb Frittata – Authentic Australia Recipe

Open-faced golden skillet bake featuring indigenous coastal greens and seared cheese.

Country of Origin
🇦🇺 Australia (Australasia, Oceania)
Dietary Profile
vegetarian
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
30 min
Difficulty
Medium
Signature Staples
Wilted warrigal greens (or spinach), Golden halloumi slices, Farm eggs, Lemon myrtle, Chives

Ingredients for Warrigal Greens & Halloumi Bush Herb Frittata (4 Servings)

  • 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) wilted warrigal greens (or spinach), prepped into bite-sized pieces
  • 1.5 cups golden halloumi slices, washed and trimmed
  • 1 cup farm eggs
  • 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with lemon myrtle
  • 1.5 tbsp traditional Australia seasoning (chives, cracked black pepper)
  • 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 390°F (200°C) and lightly oil an ovenproof skillet or baking dish.
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onion, garlic, lemon myrtle, and chives, cracked black pepper for 3 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Combine wilted warrigal greens (or spinach) and golden halloumi slices with the sautéed aromatics and layer evenly into the baking dish.
  4. Top with farm eggs and bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until bubbling and golden brown on top.
  5. Let rest 5 minutes before serving warm at the table.

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