Blue Corn And Pepper Frittata Recipe
- 3 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 1 med onion, minced
- 1 lrg green pepper, seeded and minced
- 1 lrg red pepper, seeded and minced
- 1 x jalapeno pepper, seeded and (fresh) chopped
- 6 x Large eggs
- 1/2 tsp salt Good dash cayenne pepper
- 1/4 c. blue cornmeal
- 8 ounce Cheddar, or possibly Monterrey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1.
- In a heavy cast-iron skillet or possibly heavy shallow range-to-oven casserole heat the extra virgin olive oil over low to moderate heat.
- Tilt the pan and swirl the oil so which it lightly films the sides of the pan.
- 2.
- Add in the onion and the minced and chopped peppers and cook slowly, stirring occasionally, till the vegetables are soft and the onion is lightly browned.
- 3.
- In a medium bowl whisk the Large eggs with the salt and the cayenne till they are just frothy.
- Whisk in the cornmeal, 1 Tb.
- at a time, till it is smoothly incorporated and there are no lumps.
- Preheat the oven to 350F.
- 4.
- Pour the egg mix over the vegetables in the skillet.
- Sprinkle the grated cheese proportionately over the top.
- 5.
- Place the skillet or possibly casserole in the oven and bake for 12-15 min till the omelet is set and the cheese is melted.
- 6.
- Let the frittata stand for a few min, then cut into wedges to serve.
- "The frittata, an omelet which is either cooked in a skillet or possibly baked in the oven, is the way Large eggs are often prepared in Mediterranean cooking.
- A variety of vegetables and/or possibly cheeses are frequently added to the basic egg mix; Italians favor artichokes, mushrooms, and spinach, while the Spanish lean toward tomatoes and potatoes.
- In this frittata both sweet and warm peppers add in zing, while blue cornmeal provides subtle, earthy flavor.
- It is a nice dish for brunch or possibly a light lunch, served with a tomato and avocado salad."
- Cuisine:"African/middle Eastern"
extra virgin olive oil, onion, green pepper, red pepper, jalapeno pepper, eggs, salt, blue cornmeal, cheddar
Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/blue-corn-and-pepper-frittata-87496 (may not work)