FRITTATA DI ZUCCHINE (ZUCCHINI FRITTATA)
Over 50 years ago, I was taught to make zucchini frittatas by my grandmother. This is her recipe, which I still use on a regular basis. You can adjust/substitute the herbs to your taste preference to make this recipe "your own". Served with a tossed green salad on the side, it makes a wonderful light dinner. Posted in answer to a request.
Provided by Dee514
Categories Breakfast
Time 45m
Yield 1 Frittata, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat broiler (the one in your oven, not the BBQ grill).
- In a small frying pan over medium heat, warm two tablespoons of the olive oil.
- Add the onion and dried thyme (if using it).
- Sauté until the onion wilts (about five minutes).
- Prepare the zucchini by cutting off the stems and blossom ends, cut them in half lengthwise, and then cut them crosswise into thin slices.
- Add the zucchini, cover and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally (until tender but not mushy- about 10 to 12 minutes).
- Just before the zucchini slices are done, add the fresh thyme (if using it) and the basil OR parsley.
- Place the mixture in a colander to cool and allow excess water to drain out (about ten minutes).
- In a bowl, beat the eggs lightly with a fork.
- Beat in the salt, pepper, and cheese.
- Add the drained cooled zucchini and onion mixture.
- Pour the remaining two tablespoons olive oil in a flameproof 12-inch skillet or omelet pan and place over medium heat.
- When it is hot enough to make the eggs sizzle, pour in the egg mixture, making sure the zucchini mixture is distributed evenly.
- Immediately reduce the heat to low and cook the frittata gently until it is set (about 12-15 minutes).
- Be careful not to overcook the eggs.
- To finish cooking, slide the pan under the preheated broiler six inches from the heat until the top is golden (about 1-2 minutes more).
- Use a spatula to loosen the edges from the pan, slide the frittata out onto a serving plate.
- Serve warm or cold, cut into wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 294.9, Fat 22.8, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 239.7, Sodium 565.5, Carbohydrate 9.7, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 6.2, Protein 14.2
ZUCCHINI FRITTATA
When we travel by car, I make the frittata the night before, stuff it into pita bread in the morning and microwave for a minute or two before I wrap them in a towel so down the road we can enjoy a still-warm breakfast! -Carol Blumenberg, Lehigh Acres, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 20m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Whisk together eggs and salt., In an 8-in. ovenproof skillet coated with cooking spray, heat oil over medium heat; saute onion and zucchini until onion is crisp-tender. Pour in egg mixture; cook until almost set, 5-6 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese., Bake, uncovered, until cheese is melted, 4-5 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 261 calories, Fat 18g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 304mg cholesterol, Sodium 459mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 18g protein.
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