SUNDAY FRITTATA WITH FRIZZLED LEEKS

Sunday Frittata with Frizzled Leeks image

Provided by Peter Kaminsky

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 leeks, halved, cut lengthwise into strips no wider than a strand of spaghetti, and very well rinsed to remove all grit
3 tablespoons olive oil
8 to 10 eggs, lightly whisked
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Freshly ground black pepper
Coarse salt to taste

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. In an ovenproof skillet, sauté the leeks in 2 tablespoons olive oil over very low heat (just the hint of a sizzling sound) for about 10 to 15 minutes until crispy and golden brown.
3. Remove from skillet and set aside.
4. In the same ovenproof skillet, add remaining olive oil and heat for 30 seconds. Pour in whisked eggs.
5. Adjust heat to low (just above simmer), and let the eggs begin to set, undisturbed for a minute.
6. Remove skillet from stove, and place in the top third of the oven.
7. After 3 or 4 minutes, check to see how cooked the eggs are. They should still be slightly runny in the middle.
8. Taking a small handful at a time, distribute the leeks over the eggs and continue to cook.
9. After 2 more minutes, turn the oven to broil setting. Sprinkle the grated cheese over the entire surface of the eggs.
10. Broil for 1 to 2 minutes. The frittata will puff up, and the edges should be golden brown.
11. Season with black pepper and salt.
12. Cut into pielike wedges, and serve.