Summer Frittata With Fresh Herbs Recipes

FRESH HERB FRITTATA

Steps:

• Thoroughly butter the bottom and sides of an 8-inch/20-cm nonstick skillet. If 2 tablespoons/30 g are not sufficient, use more butter. Place the pan over low heat; when the butter becomes warm, add the chives or onions. Heat gently, just until they give off a little fragrance. Add the herbs and greens and, if necessary, a little more butter. Stir so that all the flavors mingle.
• While the greens are heating, beat the eggs, milk, flour, cheese, and a little pepper into a large bowl. Add the egg mixture to the greens and stir with a fork, taking care to avoid scraping the fork along the bottom of the pan. While working with the fork in one hand, shake the pan continuously to prevent the frittata from sticking.
• Once the frittata has a rather firm skin on the bottom, slide it out of the pan and onto a plate. Invert the frittata back into the pan so that the less-cooked side of the frittata is now face-down in the pan. Return to the heat and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, shaking the pan continuously to prevent sticking. The frittata is done when the bottom is firm and light chestnut-brown.
• Slide the frittata onto a dish for serving. If you plan to cool the frittata, cover it with a clean cloth or paper towels. Cut into wedges before serving.
• Variations: To make a baked omelet, preheat the oven to 300°F/150 °C. Prepare the greens as above and transfer to a buttered 8-inch/20-cm baking dish. Beat the eggs, milk, flour, cheese, and pepper in a large bowl and pour over the greens. Bake for 15 minutes, unmold onto a plate, cut into wedges, and serve.
• Although usually served plain, you can drape a paper-thin slice of prosciutto di San Daniele over the frittata before serving.
• Wine: Many wines seem to go well with this preparation, including Collio Bianco, Tocai, Sauvignon Blanc, dry Verduzzo, and dry Prosecco

PEA, FETA & SUMMER HERB FRITTATA

Steps:

• Put the potatoes in a pan of salted water, bring to the boil, then simmer for 12-15 mins or until tender. Drain, leave to cool, then thinly slice. Whisk the eggs and egg whites with the milk, garlic, mustard and herbs, and season generously. Add the cream cheese and fold through just a little so that some lumps remain. Heat the grill to medium-high.
• Heat the oil over a medium heat in a 23cm non-stick frying pan. Add the potatoes and fry for about 5 mins, until they start to turn golden. Add the courgette and chilli flakes, and continue to fry for a couple mins more. Stir through the petit pois.
• Tip the egg mixture into the pan and scatter with the feta and tomatoes. Cook over a gentle heat for 10-12 mins until almost set. Pop the pan under the grill and cook for 3-5 mins until puffed, golden and cooked through. Cut into wedges and serve with a crisp green salad.

FRESH HERB FRITTATA

Steps:

• Whisk eggs and water in a bowl.
• Add herbs, red bell pepper, black pepper, and 1/2 cup of the cheese. Mix together.
• Spray a quiche dish with non-stick spray. Pour egg mixture into it.
• Top with the remaining cheese and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes, until fluffed and golden.
• Slice like pie and serve with more fresh herbs for sprinkling on top. Goes well with melon slices and strawberries.

SUMMER FRITTATA

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients, except red pepper, cheese and egg substitute in a non-stick skillet which has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
• Lightly brown the ham, peppers, corn, onions, squash and zucchini.
• In medium bowl, combine the egg substitute (whipping well), the cheese and red pepper.
• Fold the browned mixture into the egg mixture.
• Pour into a lightly greased tart pan and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until lightly brown and set in the middle.

GARDEN HERB AND ONION FRITTATA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°.
• Whisk eggs with chopped herbs and whole milk in a bowl and season with salt and pepper.
• In a medium ovenproof nonstick skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over moderate heat. Add onion and saute until it is softened, about 6 minutes.
• Add vermouth and increase heat to high and cook until evaporated, about 1 minute. Reduce heat to moderate and add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet.
• Pour in the egg mixture. Carefully arrange the tomato slices on top of the egg mixture in a single layer in a pretty circle. Cook eggs without touching, until the edge just begins to set, about 4 minutes.
• Place skillet in oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until it is set in the center.
• Let the frittata stand for 5 minutes, then slide it onto a large plate and serve.

SUMMER FRITTATA WITH FRESH HERBS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°.
• Saute garlic in olive oil over moderate heat in a small saucepan until soft and golden, 7 minutes; discard the garlic. In a heat resistant dish or pie pan, toss diced bread with 1 tablespoon of garlic oil. Bake for 6 minutes, or until crisp. Leave the oven on.
• Whisk eggs with Parmesan, cream, chives and tarragon in a medium sized bowl; season with salt and pepper. Whisk in 1/4 cup of the garlic oil.
• In a 10-inch nonstick ovenproof skillet, heat the remaining garlic oil until shimmering. If using a cast iron pan, make sure it is coated well with oil.
• Whisk the eggs again and add to skillet. Cook without stirring for 1 minute, until just set around the edge. Lift the edges of the fritatta with a spatula and tilt the pan so the uncooked egg can seep underneath. Continue until the eggs are mostly set, 3 minutes.
• Spoon the ricotta in small dollops over the frittata; season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with the croutons.
• Bake for 4 minutes, until fluffy and set. Slide onto a large plate, cut into wedges and serve.