HERB FRITTATA WITH ZUCCHINI AND YELLOW SQUASH

Herb Frittata with Zucchini and Yellow Squash image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
7 large eggs
1/4 cup heavy cream, or milk
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh chives, plus whole chives for garnish
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/2 teaspoon coarsely chopped fresh thyme
1/4 teaspoon finely chopped fresh marjoram
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
Freshly ground pepper
1 small zucchini, cut crosswise into thin rounds
1 small yellow summer squash, cut crosswise into thin rounds

Steps:

Heat butter with 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in a 10-inch ovenproof nonstick skillet over medium-low heat until melted.
Preheat broiler, with the rack about 7 inches from heat source. Meanwhile, whisk together eggs, cream, and herbs until well blended. Stir in the salt, and season with pepper.
Add egg mixture to skillet; cook until bottom is set and golden, about 4 minutes. Continue to cook, gently shaking pan occasionally, until 1 inch of the edges is almost set, about 4 minutes more. Remove from heat. Gently press zucchini and squash on top, overlapping slightly in concentric circles.
Broil (checking often) until golden and just cooked through in center, 1 to 2 minutes. Gently slide onto a plate with a spatula; drizzle with remaining tablespoon oil. Garnish with whole chives.