Easy Italian Frittata Recipe

Easy Italian Frittata Recipe

Ingredients

Serves 6

• 8 large eggs
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
• 1 medium zucchini, about 6-8 oz., shredded
• 1 1/2 tbsps. unsalted butter
• 1 cup thinly sliced mushrooms
• 1/4 cup finely chopped sweet onion
• 2 plum tomatoes, seeded and coarsely chopped
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh basil

Method

1. Preheat the broiler and place the top rack 3-4 inches away from the heat
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, salt and pepper until the eggs are frothy
3. Stir in the cheese
4. Put the zucchini onto a double layer of paper towels and press out the excess moisture
5. In a medium ovenproof skillet, melt the butter over medium heat
6. Add the zucchini, mushrooms and onion and saute until softened, about 4-5 minutes
7. Pour the eggs over the vegetables
8. Cook, lifting with a rubber spatula to let the eggs flow underneath, until the edges are set but the middle still is loose, 3-4 minutes
9. Remove from the heat and place under the broiler
10. Cook until the eggs are puffed and lightly browned, about 2-3 minutes or until the center is cooked through
11. Remove from the oven and carefully slide the frittata out onto a plate
12. Sprinkle on the tomatoes and basil and slice into wedges to serve

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