PERFECT FRITTATA WITH ZUCCHINI AND PROVOLONE

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This classic Italian egg dish is its country's answer to the French omelet -- but much more versatile. It's great for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and delicious hot or at room temperature. Once you get the basics down, check out our variations below.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Time 35m

Yield Serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons butter
1 cup sliced scallions (about 6)
3/4 teaspoon coarse salt, divided
2 cups thinly sliced zucchini (about 1 medium)
12 large eggs
1/4 cup whole milk
1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
3/4 cup grated provolone (2 1/2 ounces)

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler with rack 6 inches from heating element. Melt butter in a 10-inch broilerproof nonstick skillet over medium-high. Add scallions and 1/4 teaspoon salt; cook until tender, 2 to 5 minutes. Stir in zucchini and cook until tender, 4 to 8 minutes. (This ensures that the vegetables are cooked and won't release extra moisture, which would make the frittata tough and watery.)
  • Meanwhile, beat together eggs and milk with a fork (it gives you more speed and agility than a whisk here) until well combined. Stir in basil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper. Pour egg mixture into skillet; cook over medium-high, stirring with a spatula to create large curds, until eggs are wet on top but otherwise set throughout, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with provolone, pressing about half down into eggs. Transfer to oven; broil until puffed and browning in spots and eggs are just set, 1 to 2 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing. Frittata can be served hot or at room temperature.

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