Summertime Frittata Recipes

SUMMER PISTO FRITTATA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 220°C/425°F/gas 7. Crack the eggs into a mixing bowl and add a pinch of sea salt and black pepper. Whisk together and put to one side.
• Add the peas, broad beans and a good pinch of salt to a pestle and mortar, then pick in the mint leaves and bash to a rough paste.
• Stir in the zest and juice of ½ a lemon, a good grating of Parmesan, 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil and a pinch of pepper (you may need to do this in batches). Have a taste and add a little extra Parmesan or lemon juice, if needed.
• Place a small non-stick ovenproof frying pan (roughly 20cm) on a low heat. Slice the asparagus in half at an angle, then add to the pan with a lug of olive oil and fry gently for a minute or so. Meanwhile, fold half the pisto through the egg to combine.
• Pour the egg mixture into the pan over the asparagus, then spoon little bombs of the remaining pisto on top. Stir gently for a minute or so, then scatter over the feta and grate a little more Parmesan on top, if you like it extra cheesy.
• Place the pan in the hot oven for about 5 minutes, or until golden and risen.
• Meanwhile, roughly chop the tomatoes and add to a bowl with the pea shoots, a small handful of peas and the rocket. Drizzle over a little extra virgin olive oil, add a squeeze of lemon juice and toss to coat. Season lightly with salt and pepper and crumble over the feta, if using.
• When the frittata is ready, turn it out onto a board and serve with the salad.

SUMMERTIME FRITTATA

Steps:

• In a skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage, turning frequently until browned, about 10 minutes; drain on paper towels and let cool; cut into ¼ inch thick slices and set aside.
• Preheat oven to 425°.
• In a bowl, whisk the eggs, ½ teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper; stir in 1 ¼ cup shredded cheese; set aside.
• In an ovenproof nonstick 12 inch skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter with the olive oil; add in shallots; saute until softened but not brown, about 3 minutes.
• Add in the mushrooms; saute for 1-2 minutes; add in zucchini and continue cooking 2 minutes; add in garlic and saute 1 minute.
• Arrange the sausage slices around the vegetables and season with remaining salt and pepper.
• Pour the egg mixture over the sausages and vegetables; cook over med-low heat, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned on the bottom, about 5 minutes.
• Arrange the tomato slices around the edge of the skillet; sprinkle with remaining cheese.
• Transfer skillet to the oven and bake until the frittata is puffed and brown, 10-15 minutes.
• Remove from oven and invert onto a plate, invert again onto a serving platter, so the tomato border faces up (or can serve directly from the pan).
• Place sour cream in a large dollop in the center and garnish with the basil; serve immediately.

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.

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.