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Title: Basic Brocolli Frittata
Categories: Cheese
Yield: 4 Servings
| 2 | tb | Butter |
| 1/2 | Onion; chopped | |
| 1 | Garlic clove; minced | |
| 2 | c | Brocolli florets; cooked |
| 6 | Eggs | |
| 1/2 | ts | -Salt |
| 3/4 | c | Mozzarella; cubed |
| 2 | ts | Parsley; minced |
| 2 | ts | Onion green tops; |
| 1/4 | Sl Red sweet red pepper (opt |
In 10" skillet over med heat, melt butter, add onions & garlic. Saute till tender, about 3 min. Place florets over onions. Whisk together eggs with salt, pepper & cayenne. Stir in mozzarella, parsley & green onion. Pour gently over brocolli. Increase heat to med-high. Cook till bottom sets, lifting frittata with spatula to allow uncooked eggs to flow underneath & set. When edges are firm but top is still moist, cover skillet with large plate, turn over together & slide frittata into skillet, cooked side up or till bottom is set. Transfer to heated serving dish & cut into wedges. VARIATION: RED PEPPER AND EMMENTHAL FRITTATA Add 1 1/2 cups sweet red pepper chunks to onion & garlic. Saute together till onions are soft & peppers tender-crisp a bout 4-5 min. Proceed with egg mixture, substituting Emmanthal or Gruyere for mozzarella. Other mild cheese such as Brie are also good. VARIATION: MUSHROOM AND PROVOLONE FRITTATA Add 1/4 cup diced sweet red pepper & 2 cups sliced mushrooms to onions. Saute together till vegs are tender & moisture has evaporated about 6 min. Proceed with egg mixture, substituting provolone for mozzarella, adding pinch of nutmeg.
VARIATION: SPINACH AND PARMESAN FRITTATA Wash & trim 1 (10oz) pk fresh spinach. Cook till tender in covered saucepan with water clinging to the leaves, about 3-4 min, stirring midway if needed. Drain in colander, pressing out excess moisture;chop coarsely. There should be 1 cup cooked chopped spinach. Set aside. Add 1/4 cup diced sweet red pepper to onions & garlic. Mix spinach into egg mixture & substitute 1/4 c up grated parmesan for 3/4 cup cubed mozzarella. Sprinkle surface of finished frittata with pinch of oregano.
SERVES: 4 Source: _The Canadian Living Cookbook_by Carol Ferguson posted by Anne MacLellan
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