Basic Brocolli Frittata Recipe
- 2 Tbsp. Butter
- 1/2 x Onion, minced
- 1 x Garlic clove, chopped
- 2 c. Brocolli florets, cooked
- 6 x Large eggs
- 1/2 tsp -Salt
- 3/4 c. Mozzarella, cubed
- 2 tsp Parsley, chopped
- 2 tsp Onion green tops,
- 1/4 slc Red sweet red pepper (opt
- In 10" skillet over med heat, heat butter, add in onions & garlic.
- Saute/fry until tender, about 3 minutes.
- Place florets over onions.
- Whisk together Large eggs with salt, pepper & cayenne.
- Stir in mozzarella, parsley & green onion.
- Pour gently over brocolli.
- Increase heat to med-high.
- Cook until bottom sets, lifting frittata with spatula to allow uncooked Large eggs to flow underneath & set.
- When edges are hard but top is still moist, cover skillet with large plate, turn over together & slide frittata into skillet, cooked side up or possibly until bottom is set.
- Transfer to heated serving dish & cut into wedges.
- VARIATION: RED PEPPER AND EMMENTHAL FRITTATA Add in 1 1/2 c. sweet red pepper chunks to onion & garlic.
- Saute/fry together until onions are soft & peppers tender-crisp a bout 4-5 minutes.
- Proceed with egg mix, substituting Emmanthal or possibly Gruyere for mozzarella.
- Other mild cheese such as Brie are also good.
- VARIATION: MUSHROOM AND PROVOLONE FRITTATA Add in 1/4 c. diced sweet red pepper & 2 c. sliced mushrooms to onions.
- Saute/fry together until vegs are tender & moisture has evaporated about 6 minutes.
- Proceed with egg mix, substituting provolone for mozzarella, adding healthy pinch of nutmeg.
- VARIATION: SPINACH AND PARMESAN FRITTATA Wash & trim 1 (10z) pk fresh spinach.
- Cook until tender in covered saucepan with water clinging to the leaves, about 3-4 minutes, stirring midway if needed.
- Drain in colander, pressing out excess moisture;chop coarsely.
- There should be 1 c. cooked minced spinach.
- Set aside.
- Add in 1/4 c. diced sweet red pepper to onions & garlic.
- Mix spinach into egg mix & substitute 1/4 c up grated parmesan for 3/4 c. cubed mozzarella.
- Sprinkle surface of finished frittata with healthy pinch of oregano.
- SERVES: 4
butter, onion, garlic, brocolli florets, eggs, salt, mozzarella, parsley, onion, red pepper
Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/basic-brocolli-frittata-79305 (may not work)