Frittata
Frittata is “a type of Italian omelette that frequently features fillings such as meats, cheeses, and vegetables. Like a traditional French omelette, a frittata is prepared in a skillet. However, whereas an omelette is cooked on a stovetop and served folded, a frittata is first partially cooked on a stovetop but then broiled (grilled) to finish, and served open-faced.” (Wiki)
We have Frittata pretty often, mostly as a brunch during the weekends. The vegetables we use in in are usually what we have left overs in the fridge… & the seasonal veggies at hand. The Frittata today has Spinach, Roasted Peppers & the so wonderful Asparagus & Fresh Herbs.
Ingredients: (serves 2)
- 1.5 Cups Tender Asparagus Spears, the pliable parts broken into 1″ pieces (about 8-10 spears)
- 1 Cup Spinach, Chopped
- 1/2 Onion, Chopped
- 1 Clove of Garlic, Minced
- 1 Tablespoon chopped Chives
- 1/2 Bell Pepper ( I have used Roasted Yellow Bell Pepper)
- 3 Eggs (feel free to use more eggs)
- 2 Tablespoons Milk
- 1 Tablespoons Olive Oil or Butter
- Salt & pepper to taste
Note: Some ideas on other things to add in your Frittata: cheese, cooked pastas, any other veggies, tomatoes….
Preparation:Beat the eggs & the Milk. Set aside.
Blanch the asparagus. ( Boil water & add the asparagus, in a minute pick them up with a tong & drop them in ice cold water. This just barely cooks it, it remains crunchy & retains the bright green color). Set aside.
Heat the oven to 375 Degree F.
Heat the oil/butter in an oven proof skillet (I used a Calphalon hard anodized). Saute the onions & the garlic till they are soft & translucent. Add the bell peppers, roasted peppers & the spinach. Saute & stir fry all the vegetables at high heat till the water from the spinach evaporates. Add the asparagus & the chives.
Spread out veggies & the spinach evenly on bottom of skillet. Pour egg mixture over spinach mixture. Use a spatula to lift up the Veggie mixture along the sides of the pan to let egg mixture go underneath. Sprinkle the Black Pepper on the top. Cook till the eggs are about half set.
Now put the whole pan in the oven & bake for 15 minutes, until Frittata is puffed and lightly golden on the top. Remove from oven with oven mitts and let cool for several minute. Be very careful as the skillet handle is going to be very hot.
Cut into triangles & serve.
This one made our Lunch, with a tall glass of orange juice. Love the lovely sweetness of the roasted peppers, the crunch of the fresh asparagus & the flavorful chives in it.
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That is one delicious and healthy frittata Soma. I saw a frittata event in Lisa’s blog I think, you want to take a look?
Wow that frittata looks so yummy delicous, i love tha tyou have used green assperagus in them.
Must have been really yummy delicous.
I too make frittatas fairly often. Love this creation. I am sure the roasted pepper added a nice flavour.
Yummy and healthy frittatas!!! looks very delicous!!!
Wow, this frittata is just loaded with the yummy veggies! Excellent!
Wow the frittata looks very delicious and mouth watering !!! by the way do check my blog have something there for u:)
Looks so yummy overloaded =)
That frittata is just the way I like it. They are such a fantastic fall back for any meal of the day. Great job!
Frittata looks very colourful and delicious!!!
I love more veggie than egg in frittata, ur frittata is just perfect with load of green!
I love to make frittata, it is a versatile dish and you can serve it for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
good one soma sounds healthy and a big time filler.
Enjoy!
TC
oh gosh! that looks lovely. forgive my ignorance but it looks a lot like a crustless quiche t
I make frittatas quite often, with sausages and very little veggies. Yours are filled with green goodness, looks very healthy. 🙂
I love frittas, they’re so versatile and delicious. I could eat them for any meal of the day! Your version looks especially good.
I do make something of the sort … add veggies to an omlette … but have never baked it.
Ki shundor dekhacche snap ta Soma ! … ekta tukro bhenge nite icche korche. 🙂
that’s loaded with veggies and goodness…. should have made a filling breakfast.
This looks so good! Filled with veggies and everything good and healthy 🙂
This looks great filled with all the right veggies too
Soma, you’ve packed alot of earthy and delicious greens here. Tasty and healthy.
Tell me something, does this taste very eggy?
I must say, though that it looks gorgeous and healthy!
As eggy as an omelet I would say.. But in this one we used way little egg compared to the veggies, so it was just kinda binding. if u do not like it eggy, try using cheese & a whole lot of veggies & herbs.. & just enough egg to hold them together. Fresh herbs..reduces the smell of egg too.
thats an awesome picture!
This is very new to me!
This is the perfect gorgeous pictture of asparagus I have ever seen so far!
I like frittatas. Much better to make a single frittata than make individual omelettes espeically when you have a lot of people.
Opps, hope I did not miss the party and hope you have stacked away some for me Soma. Love this and along with orange juice it is a winner!
wah wah.. awesome… love how healthy it is 🙂
You can’t go wrong with frittata 🙂
Healthy and yummy fritata…looks great.First time to ur blog i guess.:)
I will surely make this !! Being your sister, I wonder why I dont even share 1 % of your creativity !! Am proud of you !
I make a frittata almost every weekend. Yours look fantastic! I love all the vegetables. It looks hearty and healthy.
I love Frittata and this is very wholesome and healthy.
Awesome ideas here, thanks. I honestly took the plunge and got me some chickens last week! Now I have so many eggs like you wouldn’t believe. You might like these egg recipes.