Spinach, Feta, and Tarragon Frittata
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 scallions including green tops, cut into thin slices
- 10 ounces spinach, stems removed, leaves washed and cut into thin strips
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried tarragon, or 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
- 8 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 ounces feta, crumbled (about 1/3 cup)
- In a 12-inch ovenproof nonstick frying pan, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter over moderate heat.
- Add the scallions and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
- Add the spinach, dried tarragon, if using, and 1/8 teaspoon each of the salt and pepper.
- Cook, stirring frequently, until the liquid evaporates, about 3 minutes.
- Remove the spinach mixture and let cool.
- Wipe out the pan.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs with the remaining 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper.
- Stir in the spinach mixture and fresh tarragon, if using.
- Heat the broiler.
- In the same frying pan, melt the remaining 1 tablespoon butter with the oil over moderate heat.
- Pour in the egg mixture and reduce the heat to low.
- Sprinkle the feta over the top and cook until the bottom is golden brown and the top is almost set, 6 to 7 minutes.
- Broil the frittata 6 inches from the heat, if possible, until the eggs are set, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Lift up the edge of the frittata with a spatula and slide the frittata onto a plate.
- Cut into wedges and serve.
butter, scallions including green tops, spinach, tarragon, salt, freshground black pepper, eggs, olive oil, feta
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/spinach-feta-and-tarragon-frittata (may not work)