Diet: Vegetarian
There is nothing quite as easy and versatile as a frittata, which is delicious for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Served hot or cold, it’s a great make-ahead dish too. Slices are easy to pack in a lunch or reheat in the microwave.
SERVES: 7
Ingredients
- Olive oil – 1 TBSP
- Onion, chopped – ¾ cup
- Broccoli florets – 2 cups
- Red bell pepper, chopped – ½ cup
- Dried thyme – ½ TSP
- Salt – ½ TSP
- Hot sauce – ½ TSP
- Eggs, lightly beaten – 9 large
- Sharp cheddar cheese, grated – 2 ounces
Directions
1.Heat oven to 375°F.
2.Coat a pie pan with a teaspoon of the oil, then pour the remaining oil in a large sauté pan.
3. Put the pan over high heat. Add onion and bell pepper, and when it sizzles, reduce the heat to medium.
4. Sauté until tender, then add the broccoli. Stir and cook for just a minute, the broccoli will be crisp-tender.
5. Add the thyme, salt and hot sauce and stir. Remove from heat and set aside.
6. In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs. Stir in the sautéed mixture, and half the grated cheese and transfer to the pie pan. Top with remaining cheese.
7. Bake for 30 minutes or until golden and puffed.
8. Serve warm or chilled.