Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Brocolli Fritata



I made fritata for my Sunday lunch with my other lunch menu as, i need to use up a tray of fresh eggs i bought the day before in the night market. Furthermore, i have bunches of vegetables in my fridge and what is the best way to use all them up....definitely FRITATA. This egg based dish are originated from Italy and i call them Italian version of omelette. Good thing about fritata is, you can dump in any vegetables you have in your fridge and make a wholesome goodness for your family and this is one sure filling hearty egg dish you can dish up for your family.



Ingredients

10 large eggs
1/2 cup grated cheddar
1/4 cup grated parmesan
1/2 cup chopped red capsicum/bell pepper
1 large yellow onion
1 baked potato,peeled and diced
1/2 cup chopped spinach
2 tbsp butter
1 1/2 cups chopped broccoli
1/4 cup chopped cilantro/coriander leaves
1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
Salt to taste


Methods

Preheat oven at 350'F or 180'Cel

In a large bowl, whisk eggs with salt and pepper. Add the grated parmesan and cheddar and whisk just to combined.

Melt butter in a large non stick skillet over a medium flame. Add the onion  and cook till translucent. Add the diced potatoes,capsicum,cilantro and spinach.

Spread the ingredients evenly on the skillet and pour in the prepared egg mixture. Coat the egg evenly on the sauteed vegetables and cook for 30-35 seconds on the stove without stirring.


Transfer the skillet to the oven and cook for about 12-15 minutes or till the eggs are just set.

Remove the fritata from the skillet and cut into wedges.

Serve warm or cold



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