Zucchini Frittata With Blossoms Recipes

ZUCCHINI FLOWER FRITTATA RECIPE

Steps:

• Dice the potato into small cubes. I used organic yellow gold potatoes so I left the skin on. If not using organic, peel the potato first.
• Put the extra virgin olive oil in an 8″ non-stick pan (note: I linked to the 11″ CS+ pan which is the one I prefer, but Amazon doesn't currently have the 8″ skillet). These are truly the best and safest non-stick pans I've ever used.
• Meanwhile, cut the flowers into large pieces.
• Then beat the eggs with a whisk. You can add a splash of water if you like; it will make the frittata a little lighter. Add 1/2 tsp of Kosher or sea salt.
• Next, add the grated Parmigiano Reggiano (or Pecorino Romano) cheese. If you don't have the real thing, just omit the cheese.
• When the the potatoes are ready, lower the burner to medium and sprinkle with a little salt.
• Sprinkle the zucchini flower pieces over the potatoes. I didn't have as many blossoms as I wanted so feel free to load it up if you do. They are much like spinach: it looks like a huge amount, but when cooked, goes down to nothing.
• Stir in the flowers, then pour the beaten eggs over the potatoes and blossom pieces.
• Tip the pan to swirl the egg around evenly, then use the spatula or a wooden spoon to move the bottom of the frittata around to allow the raw egg to reach the bottom. This helps it to cook more on one side so there's less of a mess when you flip it.
• Turn the entire pan 180 at one point, so if your burner cooks unevenly, it will help even the cooking process. When most of the egg is cooked, remove the pan from the heat.
• Place a plate over the top, and with your hand firmly on top, flip the frittata carefully, but quickly.
• Return the frittata to the pan and put back on the heat. Cook for another 2 minutes or so and serve immediately, although this can also be served at room temperature, or even cold.

ZUCCHINI FRITTATA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Whisk together eggs and salt., In an 8-in. ovenproof skillet coated with cooking spray, heat oil over medium heat; saute onion and zucchini until onion is crisp-tender. Pour in egg mixture; cook until almost set, 5-6 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese., Bake, uncovered, until cheese is melted, 4-5 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with pepper.

FRITTATA DI ZUCCHINE E FIORI DI ZUCCA (ITALIAN ZUCCHINI FRITTATA)

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and parsley stems; cook and stir until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add zucchini and salt; cook and stir until softened, about 5 minutes.
• Stir zucchini blossoms into the skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 10 minutes. Uncover skillet and cook until moisture evaporates, 2 to 3 minutes more.
• Whisk parsley leaves, eggs, Parmesan cheese, Pecorino Romano cheese, and mint together in a bowl. Fold in zucchini mixture from the skillet. Mix well; season with salt and pepper.
• Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over high heat. Pour in egg mixture and spread evenly across the skillet. Cook for 2 minutes. Prick surface in several places with a fork. Reduce heat to low and cook for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and cover; let stand until top is just set, about 5 minutes.
• Invert frittata onto a large plate and slide back into the skillet. Cook over low heat until second side is set, about 5 minutes more. Remove from heat and let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

ZUCCHINI FRITTATA

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler.
• Start by crushing some garlic and heating it in some olive oil in a medium nonstick saute pan on the stove. While that is heating up, very thinly slice the zucchini on a mandoline. When the oil and garlic are heated, tear some basil into the pan and add all the sliced zucchini. Cook until the zucchini is tender, but not cooked through, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• Blend eggs in a blender with a little bit of milk and some salt and pepper. Blend on the highest speed.
• Pour the egg mixture into saute pan and let it sit for 1 minute. When there isn't much loose egg left in the pan, grate some Parmesan on top and place pan in the broiler for 1 minute.
• Take pan out of broiler, let it cool and set in pan for 5 minutes. When cool invert a plate on top of pan and turn over. Slice and serve.

FRITTATA WITH ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Heat the oil in an 8- to-10-inch nonstick saute pan over medium heat. Add the shallots and zucchini and cook until just beginning to soften, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Meanwhile, beat the eggs with the milk. Add the Parmigiano and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Stir until combined.
• When the zucchini have softened, remove the pan from the heat and add the zucchini to the eggs. Stir to combine.
• Add the butter to the same pan and swirl to melt. Add the egg and zucchini mixture and top with the torn zucchini flowers if using. Cover the pan and cook over medium-low heat until the edges of the frittata begin to brown and the center has set and is puffed slightly, about 8 minutes.
• To serve, turn the frittata out onto a cutting board top-side-up. Slice and eat with Tuscan bread.

ZUCCHINI FRITTATA WITH BLOSSOMS

Steps:

• Whisk together whole eggs, whites, milk, ricotta salata, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl.
• Preheat broiler.
• Cook zucchini in oil in a 12-inch ovenproof nonstick skillet (or wrap plastic handle in a double layer of foil) over moderate heat, stirring, until just tender, about 8 minutes. Add garlic, oregano, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Pour egg mixture over zucchini and cook over moderately high heat, lifting up cooked egg around edges to let uncooked egg flow underneath, 3 to 5 minutes (top will still be moist).
• Sprinkle top with Parmigiano-Reggiano and arrange blossoms (if using) evenly on top, pressing them in lightly.
• Broil frittata 6 inches from heat until set, puffed, and golden brown, about 3 minutes.
• Cool 5 minutes, then loosen edges with a spatula and slide onto a platter. Cut into wedges and serve warm or at room temperature.