Artichoke, Leek & Taleggio Frittata
- 5 baby artichokes, trimmed
- 5 tablespoons extravirgin olive oil
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 medium leeks, trimmed, washed, and thinly sliced (white and light green parts only)
- 6 large eggs
- 3 ounces taleggio cheese, cut into 1/4-inch cubes (about 1/2 cup)
- 14 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 12 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme (approximately) or 14 teaspoon dried thyme (approximately)
- Dry the artichokes, cut in half lengthwise, and slice lengthwise about 1/2 inch thick.
- Heat 2 Tbs.
- of the olive oil in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Add the artichokes, a pinch of salt, and a couple of grinds of pepper.
- Cook the artichokes until lightly browned on one side, about 4 minutes.
- With a wide spatula, turn them over and cook until lightly browned on the other side, about 1 minute.
- Add 1/4 cup water and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 4 minutes.
- Remove the cover and cook until any remaining liquid is evaporated.
- Transfer to a small bowl.
- Add 2 Tbs.
- of the oil and the leeks to the pan with a pinch of salt.
- Increase the heat to medium low and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
- Transfer to the bowl with the artichokes.
- Whisk the eggs in a medium bowl.
- Add the artichokes, leeks, Taleggio, parsley, thyme, and 1/2 teaspoons salt.
- Position an oven rack 6 inches from the broiler and heat the broiler on high.
- Wipe out the skillet and heat the remaining 1 Tbs.
- oil over medium-low heat.
- Pour in the egg mixture and cook until the bottom is light golden (use a spatula to peek), about 4 minutes.
- Slide the spatula under the bottom to keep it from sticking.
- Put the pan under the broiler and cook until the eggs are set and the top is golden-brown, about 3 minutes more.
- Slide onto a serving platter and serve warm or at room temperature.
baby artichokes, extravirgin olive oil, kosher salt, leeks, eggs, taleggio cheese, parsley, fresh thyme
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/artichoke-leek-taleggio-frittata-439017 (may not work)