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Zucchini Frittata

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A frittata is an Italian dish consisting of eggs, veggies and cheese cooked up in a skillet and finished off in the oven. Some people might call it an omelet, but hey, you say "tomato," we say "frittata." (Makes a great Mother's Day recipe to make for Mom!)

  • 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 cup diced zucchini (small)
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • ½ cup grape tomatoes or cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ¼ cup slivered fresh mint leaves
  • ¼ cup slivered fresh basil leaves
  • ¼ teaspoon salt, divided
  • Freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 4 large eggs
  • ⅓ cup crumbled goat cheese (2 ounces)
  • 1
    Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  • 2
    Add zucchini and onion; cook, stirring often, for 1 minute.
  • 3
    Cover and reduce heat to medium low; cook, stirring occasionally, until the zucchini is tender, but not mushy, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • 4
    Add tomatoes, mint, basil, ⅛ teaspoon salt and a grinding of pepper; increase heat to medium high and cook, stirring, until the moisture has evaporated, 30 to 60 seconds.
  • 5
    Whisk eggs, the remaining ⅛ teaspoon salt and a grinding of pepper in a large bowl until blended.
  • 6
    Add the zucchini mixture and cheese; stir to combine.
  • 7
    Preheat the broiler.
  • 8
    Wipe out the pan and brush it with the remaining 2 teaspoons oil; place over medium low heat.
  • 9
    Add the frittata mixture and cook, without stirring, until the bottom is light golden, 2 to 4 minutes. As it cooks, lift the edges and tilt the pan so uncooked egg will flow to the edges.
  • 10
    Place the skillet under the broiler and broil until the frittata is set and the top is golden, 1½ to 2½ minutes.
  • 11
    Loosen the edges and slide onto a plate. Cut into wedges and serve.

© The Countryman Press 2007
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