Anne Willans Summer Vegetable Frittata Recipes

BAKED VEGETABLE FRITTATA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 220°C/430°F (200°C fan).
• Toss vegetables on tray with oil, garlic, herbs, salt and pepper. Spread out.
• Roast 25 minutes, undisturbed (no flipping). Remove and cool for at least 5 minutes before using.
• Lower oven to 180°C/350°F (160°C fan).
• Grease & line pan: Spray a 19 x 30cm / 8 x 10" rectangle or 22 cm / 9" square pan lightly with oil, then line with parchment paper with overhang. (Note 3)
• Egg mixture: Whisk eggs, cream, salt and pepper in a bowl.
• Assemble: Spread 2/3 of the vegetables in the prepared pan. Pour over egg mixture, sprinkle with cheese, then top with remaining vegetables.
• Topping: Top with crumbled feta, then mushrooms. Drizzle mushrooms with a touch of olive oil (makes it brown).
• Bake: Bake 40 minutes until centre is just set.
• Rest & serve: Rest frittata 5 minutes in the pan. Use paper overhang to lift out of pan, then slice into squares and serve.
• Serving later: Cool on rack and remove paper from underneath (otherwise base gets soggy). Cut then refrigerate up to 5 days, or freeze. Reheat in microwave.

THE EASIEST CHEESE AND VEGETABLE FRITTATA

Steps:

• Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat to 400°F.
• Heat the oil in a 10-inch cast iron or oven-safe nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the bell pepper, onion, and salt, and sauté until slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Add the zucchini, spinach, and basil, and cook until wilted, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat.
• Whisk the eggs, Parmesan, and pepper together in a medium bowl until the eggs are broken up. Pour into the skillet over the vegetables. Sprinkle with the scallions and goat cheese.
• Bake until the eggs are almost set, about 8 minutes. Turn the oven on to broil on high and broil until the top is set and light golden-brown, about 2 minutes more. Let cool 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

MEDITERRANEAN VEGETABLE FRITTATA RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450°F and position a rack in the middle. Put a rimmed sheet in the oven and allow it to heat.
• In a mixing bowl, toss the bell peppers, zucchini, green onion and broccoli with a good pinch of kosher salt and black pepper. Add a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil (about 2 to 3 tablespoons) and toss to make sure all the veggies are well-coated in the oil.
• Carefully remove the hot pan from the oven using oven mitts. Spread the veggies on the heated pan. Return the pan to the oven and cook for 15 minutes or until the veggies are soft and somewhat charred.
• Turn the oven heat down to 400°F.
• In your mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, baking powder, milk, feta, parsley, thyme, and a good pinch of kosher salt and black pepper. Fold in the roasted vegetables.
• Coat the bottom and sides of a 10-inch cast iron or oven-safe pan and warm the oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. Pour the egg an veggie mixture in the pan and cook for 2 to 3 minutes to allow the bottom of the eggs to settle.
• Transfer the pan to the heated oven and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until the center of the eggs are cooked through and the center of the frittata is firm and no longer runny).
• Serve with more feta cheese and a garnish of fresh parsley.

THE FARMER'S FRITTATA (ITALIAN-STYLE OMELET)

Steps:

• Combine zucchini and summer squash in a bowl and sprinkle 2 tablespoons kosher salt over top; toss until everything is evenly coated. Let sit for 15 minutes, tossing occasionally.
• Thoroughly rinse squash with cold water to remove all salt; transfer to a colander and let drain for 15 minutes.
• Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a 10-inch, oven-proof skillet over medium heat. Add bacon and cook until browned and almost crisp, about 5 minutes.
• While the bacon is cooking, mix eggs, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, black pepper, cayenne, and green onions together with a fork in a large bowl.
• Raise the heat on the bacon to medium-high; toss in peppers and red onion plus a pinch of salt. Cook and stir until the peppers just start to soften and the onions turn translucent, about 3 minutes. Add drained squash and carefully stir together; cook until squash is just barely tender, about 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
• Toss Cheddar cheese into the skillet and pour egg mixture over top. Stir with a spatula (like you were making scrambled eggs) until it starts to thicken up, 30 to 45 seconds. Shake the pan gently to settle the contents and turn off the heat. Push the edges down a bit with the spatula and sprinkle goat cheese over top. Drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil.
• Place under the preheated broiler until the surface is lightly browned and frittata is firm to the touch, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Sprinkle with more green onions and let cool for 5 minutes before transferring it onto a serving plate.

VEGETABLE FRITTATA

Steps:

• Position a rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat to 450 degrees F. Whisk the whole eggs and whites in a bowl. Add the cottage cheese and whisk until almost smooth. Whisk in the gouda and rosemary.
• Cook the garlic in the olive oil in a 10-inch nonstick ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat until it starts to brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the onion, season with salt and cook 2 minutes. Add the vegetables, increase the heat to high and cook until just tender, about 5 minutes.
• Reduce the heat to medium. Spread the egg mixture evenly in the pan. Cook, undisturbed, until a thin crust forms on the bottom, about 2 minutes. Run a rubber spatula around the edge to release the egg from the pan. Continue cooking until the bottom is golden, 2 to 3 more minutes. Sprinkle with the parmesan and paprika; transfer to the oven and bake until just set, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the oven, cover and let sit, 5 to 7 minutes. Cut into wedges and serve with the bread.

ANNE WILLAN'S SUMMER VEGETABLE FRITTATA

Steps:

• Prepare all vegetables as directed; set aside.
• Lightly whip eggs in a large bowl; salt and pepper to taste.
• Add the prepared vegetables and parsley and/or basil. You'll think the eggs won't hold it all, but they will.
• Melt butter in a large non-stick skillet over very low heat. Add egg mixture and cook very slowly 20-25 minutes, covered, until firm on top and lightly browned underneath.
• Loosen around edge with a spatula and shake pan to loosen bottom. If the frittata sticks on the bottom, loosen with spatula. Slide out onto a warmed plate.

VEGETABLE FRITTATA

Steps:

• Preheat broiler. In a 10-in. cast-iron or ovenproof skillet, saute onion, peppers and garlic in 2 tablespoons of oil until the vegetables are tender. Remove vegetables with a slotted spoon; set aside. , In the same skillet over medium heat, lightly brown potatoes in remaining oil. Add vegetable mixture and zucchini; cook for 4 minutes. , In a bowl, beat eggs, salt and pepper; pour over vegetables. Cover and cook for 8-10 minutes or until eggs are nearly set. Broil 6 in. from the heat for 2 minutes or until eggs are set on top. Cut into wedges.

SUMMER VEGETABLE FRITTATA

Steps:

• Preheat broiler.
• Whisk together eggs, basil, parsley, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
• Cook prosciutto in oil in a 12-inch ovenproof nonstick skillet over moderate heat, stirring, until edges begin to crisp, about 2 minutes. Add zucchini and chard and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are just tender, about 8 minutes. Add scallions and zucchini blossoms and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until just wilted, 1 to 2 minutes. Pour egg mixture into skillet and cook, lifting up cooked egg around edge using a spatula to let as much raw egg as possible flow underneath, until edge is set, about 2 minutes (top and center will still be very loose). Sprinkle cheese evenly over top.
• Broil frittata about 6 inches from heat until set, slightly puffed, and golden, 2 to 2 1/2 minutes.
• Cool frittata 5 minutes, then loosen edge with a clean spatula and slide onto a large plate. Cut into wedges.
• *Available at many farmers markets and specialty produce markets.