How
to Build a Frittata
Do you have a favorite
omelet recipe? You can build a great frittata with the same ingredients
that you would use in an omelet. Here’s a step-by-step guide:
1. Sauté
the vegetables until soft. As an alternative, you can steam
the vegetables in the microwave until they are tender.
2. Turn
the broiler on.
3. Beat
the eggs, pepper and salt together. Put a tablespoon of oil
in a heavy, oven-proof skillet and place the skillet on medium heat.
Pour the egg mixture into the pan and scatter your vegetables and/or
cooked meats on top. Turn the heat to low and cook until the frittata
is golden brown on the bottom and the egg is beginning to set, approximately
7 minutes.
4. If
necessary, oven-proof the skillet handle by wrapping it in
aluminum foil. Place frittata under the broiler and cook until it
is almost firm.
5. Add
any cheese to the top and again put the frittata under the
broiler until it is completely set and the cheese is melted. Slide
your frittata onto a plate and serve.
Instead of using
the broiler, you can use the following recipe to build a frittata in
the oven, a baked frittata.
Easy
Oven-Baked Frittata
Frittatas are easy;
this one is even easier. Remember this recipe when you need a great
dinner dish in a hurry. Serve it with your favorite bread and a garden
salad.
Ingredients
1 cup of diced vegetables
(onions, green peppers, etc.)
6 eggs
dash of pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar, mozzarella or other cheese
Directions
Preheat the oven
to 350 degrees
1. Sauté
the vegetables until soft. Alternately, you can steam the vegetables
in the microwave until they are tender.
2. Beat the eggs, pepper, salt, and parmesan cheese together. Put a
tablespoon of oil in a heavy, oven-proof skillet. Pour the egg mixture
into the pan and scatter the vegetables on top.
3. Bake for 15 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes
out clean. Immediately sprinkle the remaining cheese on the top and
let it melt.
4. Slide your frittata onto a plate and serve.
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