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Frittata
Serves 4
30 mins
350 Kcal
A frittata is essentially an Italian dish made of eggs that resembles an omelette or quiche minus the crust. It could thus be served as a good breakfast or brunch or even for a light lunch or dinner. What's nice about a recipe for frittata is that it's quite versatile. You can stuff it as much as you want with ingredients like vegetables, meats, cheeses, and herbs to taste. A frittata is prepared by whisking the eggs until they are light and fluffy, seasoning them with salt, pepper, and your herbs of choice, and then saut ing your vegetables in a little olive oil: onion, bell peppers, spinach, and mushrooms. If you are using meats, such as bacon, ham, or sausage, cook those until they are brown. Once you have cooked the vegetables and meats, put your beaten eggs over the mixture in the skillet. Top with cheddar, mozzarella, or feta cheese and cook slowly on low heat till just about beginning to set at the edges. What makes the ultimate perfect frittata recipe, however, apart from this is finishing it under the broiler in the oven so that the top cooks just right, is nice, and is golden brown. That makes it perfect on the outside and retains an inside that's creamy and tender. It is one of the very good hot or room temperature dishes that make for great meals on any occasion, and there are countless ways to prepare a frittata to meet any tastes- a staple favourite of healthy, quick meals.
Ingredients required for Frittata
- 6 eggs
- 1/4 tsp black pepper powder
- 100 gms cheese
- 60 ml milk
- 200 gms mixed vegetables
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 100 gms meat
- 1 onion
- 2 garlic
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
Cooking steps for Frittata
- 1The frittata is one of the most delicious dishes combining eggs and countless other ingredients, so it will not be a bad choice for breakfast or brunch, but even dinner might look inviting this way.
- 2The thing about frittata is its flexibility: you can have vegetables, meats, and cheeses-it doesn't matter because this dish will cook according to your taste. Let's learn how to do this step by step.
- 3First, let's collect all our ingredients and prepare the base.
- 4In a big bowl, whisk together six large eggs, 60 ml of milk, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and ¼ teaspoon of black pepper.
- 5This is the basic framework for your frittata; the milk makes it creamy. Put it aside and complete the remaining steps.
- 6Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a 10-inch, non-stick, oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
- 7The type of oil is essential as it can prevent sticking in the pan and flavour your frittata.
- 8Using one chopped onion and two cloves of minced garlic, saut these aromatic ingredients for 3-4 minutes or when softened and fragrant.
- 9These aromatics will be the base that flavour your frittata. Following the cooking of the onions and garlic comes the addition of a little colour and nutritional value to the mixture.
- 10Add 200g chopped vegetables of your choice.
- 11Excellent options include bell peppers, zucchini, and spinach, but you may use your favourite vegetables.
- 12Cook the vegetables for an extra 5-7 minutes or until they're soft but not mushy.
- 13This step makes your dish taste good and gives it a tasteful appearance.
- 14Prior to that, add the vegetables, and preheat your oven to 180 C/350 F.
- 15Preheat the oven.
- 16This will pre-bake the frittata, assuring it cooks rather uniformly when transferred to an oven.
- 17When the vegetables are tender, add some protein.
- 18Stir in 100 gms of cooked and diced meat- chicken, bacon, sausage, or your favourite will do. Adding meat makes the frittata hearty and even more satisfying.
- 19Mix everything well to combine the meat with the mix of vegetables.
- 20Put the egg mixture in the same skillet, leaving it all over so that you have this lovely, wholesome mix of flavours with each bite. You cook for about 2-3 minutes without stirring.
- 21This is the step that helps the frittata's edges set, so it presents a delicious form.
- 22To make it even more delicious, sprinkle 100g grated cheese on top.
- 23Cheddar and mozzarella are really good ideas, as they melt and add a great, gooey texture when baked; the cheese makes the flavour better, and once baked, it gives a appetising golden crust to the frittata.
- 24All ready to go in goes the skillet in the oven.
- 25Bake the frittata for 12-15 minutes or until set, while the cheese is melted and golden brown.
- 26The aroma wafting during this period will be nothing short of irresistible, getting you eagerly to the final dish.
- 27As soon as the frittata is baked, remove the skillet carefully from the oven.
- 28This will let it cool a little, allowing you to slice it better and not making it runny for its shape.
- 29Let it sit for a few minutes before cutting into wedges and serving it warm.
- 30Frittatas are fantastic to eat independently, or even with a simple salad or crusty bread. Bonus: They also make amazing leftovers: served cold, reheated.
- 31This is a great recipe for meal prep and planning. The recipe of frittatas isn't just a dish, it's a canvas for your culinary creativity. If you are looking for wonderful, rich flavours, pleasing textures, and endless possibilities for customisation, try this Italian classic and see how it forms a staple in your kitchen.
- 32Share and enjoy the fantastic experience of cooking and feasting on these mouthwatering bites with your loved ones and friends!