A frittata is similar to quiche -- minus the crust. Light and nutritious, but so easy to customize, they are great for any meal, either fresh and warm, or served cold as leftovers, or on a bagel for a breakfast sandwich.
Ingredients
8wholeeggs- large
¼cupgoat cheese- crumbled
1teaspoonpaprika
1tablespoongrapeseed oil
1cupfresh basil- julienned, reserve a bit for garnish
1handfulItalian parsley - chopped, reserve a bit for garnish
4cupsfresh sorrel greens- or tender greens of choice
2tablespoonsolive oil
Sea salt and pepper to taste
Optional Mix Ins
1cupbell pepper- diced, or
1cupmushrooms- diced, or
1cupasparagus- diced, or
1cupzucchini- diced
Instructions
In a large bowl, whisk eggs with goat cheese, optional vegetables, basil, parsley, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Preheat large sauté pan to low heat. Add grapeseed oil.
Add egg mixture and allow to cook, undisturbed over low heat, for about 10 minutes, until eggs settle.
Cover the pan and cook for an additional five minutes to ensure the top of the eggs are cooked through. Alternatively, leave off the lid, and pop the entire oven-safe skillet under a broiler, and watch very carefully as you briefly broil the top of the frittata.
Remove from heat or broiler and allow the frittata to rest for about 5-10 minutes. During this time the eggs will continue to settle (see note), which helps to create a firm and sliceable texture.
In a bowl, massage sorrel with olive oil and sea salt. Cut the frittata into 4 wedges, and serve each wedge over dressed greens, with basil and parsley to top.
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Spa Index Kitchen Notes
This recipe can be customized with your favorite veggies and herbs. We like asparagus and mushrooms in this recipe, in place of the bell peppers.There is an oft-used saying when it comes to preparing eggs: "Done in the pan is over-done on the plate." This is true of everything from scrambled eggs to frittatas, because the heat carried over from preparation continues to cook the eggs for several minutes. Resting time is very important to have nicely cooked, but not over done, hard or dry egg dishes.
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