Zucchini Frittata
- 5 tablespoons (75 mL) extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 3 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
- 1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
- 1 thick slice crusty bread (such as Pugliese), soaked in 1 cup (236 mL) milk for 5 minutes
- 6 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (118 mL) grated pecorino cheese
- 1 teaspoon (5 mL) salt
- Preheat the oven to 400F (200C).
- In a medium pan, heat 2 tablespoons (30 mL) of the olive oil.
- Add the zucchini and onion and cook until they are soft, about 7 to 8 minutes.
- Set aside.
- Meanwhile, break up the bread into small pieces with your hands.
- Reserve the milk it was soaking in.
- In a large bowl, combine the zucchini and onion mixture, the bread and milk, the eggs, the pecorino cheese, and the salt.
- Stir to combine.
- The mixture should be quite liquid (slightly thicker than milk), If necessary, add more milk.
- Pour the remaining olive oil (about 3 tablespoons 45 mL) into a large pan and swirl it around to make sure the bottom and sides of the pan are well oiled.
- Pour the egg mixture into the pan and cook for about 15 minutes, or until the eggs are set.
- Brown the frittata under the broiler for a couple of minutes.
- Serve hot or at room temperature.
extra virgin olive oil, zucchini, onion, bread, eggs, pecorino cheese, salt
Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/zucchini-frittata (may not work)