Frittata with Peppers and Potatoes
- 4 small red waxy potatoes (about 1/2 pound)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 cups sweet red pepper, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 1/2 cups green pepper, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced white onions
- 8 eggs
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil or parsley
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- 1/4 pound cheese, preferably Gruyere, cut into small cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Wash the potatoes and cut them, unpeeled, into thin slices.
- Drop the slices into cold water to prevent discoloration.
- Drain and dry on paper towels.
- Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet and add the potatoes.
- Cook over medium heat, shaking and tossing or stirring, about 4 minutes.
- Add the peppers and the onions.
- Cook, shaking the skillet and stirring, about 5 minutes.
- In a bowl, beat the eggs with the basil, add salt and pepper and beat in the cheese.
- Over high heat, add the olive oil and the egg mixture to the potatoes and cook, stirring gently but firmly with a plastic spatula, about 1 minute.
- Cover tightly and reduce to medium heat.
- Cook about 2 minutes.
- Run a spatula or knife around the outside of the frittata.
- Invert a large round plate over the skillet and invert the skillet and plate quickly, letting the frittata fall into the plate.
- It should be golden brown on top.
- Serve immediately.
red waxy potatoes, vegetable oil, sweet red pepper, green pepper, white onions, eggs, fresh basil, salt, cheese, olive oil
Taken from cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/3907 (may not work)