Family Style Greek Zucchini And Herb Frittata Recipes

GREEK ZUCCHINI PATTIES WITH FETA AND HERBS - KOLOKITHOKEFTEDES

Steps:

• Grate the zucchini, place in a colander and lightly salt. Let it sit for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes have passed, squeeze (with your hands) as much water you can out of the zucchini.
• In a large bowl mix the zucchini, feta , onion, parsley, mint, dill, oregano and 2 lightly beaten eggs.
• Sprinkle over the bread crumbs and mix.
• Mix the flour and baking powder in a small bowl and sprinkle about half the amount over the zucchini mixture and mix. Keep adding until you have a thickish batter, you don't want it to be watery.

FAMILY-STYLE GREEK ZUCCHINI-AND-HERB FRITTATA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
• Heat the olive oil in a 10-inch nonstick cast-iron skillet over a medium high flame. When it is hot, add the zucchini and yellow squash. Season with salt and pepper. Saute until lightly caramelized, about 6 minutes.
• When the zucchini and yellow squash are browned and softened, add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Add the tomatoes and toss to warm through. Add the eggs and begin to stir with a silicone or rubber spatula. When the eggs begin to show signs of setting, season with salt and pepper and place the skillet in the oven.
• Cook the frittata until the center sets, about 20 minutes. Remove the frittata from the pan by turning it out or sliding it out with the help of a spatula underneath one side.
• Garnish the frittata with the feta cheese, dill and parsley.

ZUCCHINI AND HERB FRITTATA

Steps:

• Toss the grated zucchini with 1 tsp salt and set aside in a colander for 20 minutes. Rinse briefly and squeeze dry. (This will get rid of excess water in zucchini which could make the frittata mushy) Warm 1/2 the butter in a skillet (I used 8 inch cast iron) over medium high heat. Add zucchini and cook until dry and flecked with gold in some places. (about 6 minutes). Transfer zucchini to a bowl and wipe out pan. Preheat broiler. Beat the eggs with a few pinches of salt and pepper, then stir in garlic, zucchini, basil and cheese. Add remaining butter to pan and when hot, add eggs. Lower heat to medium and cook for about 10 minutes or so, until top is almost dry (I pull back the sides a few times and let the raw egg ooze onto the pan while cooking). Put frittata in broiler to finish cooking the top. Sprinkle with pine nuts at the very end and lightly broil to golden brown. Remove from broiler and let rest for a few minutes. Loosen frittata with a spatula and it should slide right out onto a plate. Or you can just slice and serve from pan.

GREEK FRITTATA WITH ZUCCHINI, TOMATO, FETA, AND HERBS

Steps:

• Pour the tomatoes into a colander placed in the sink and let tomatoes drain well.
• Cut ends off the zucchini, then cut it lengthwise into strips and then into 1/2 inch pieces.
• Preheat broiler. Heat olive oil in 10 or 12 inch heavy frying pan. Add zucchini, garlic, dried herbs and saute for 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes and cook 3 to 5 minutes more, until liquid from tomatoes is nearly all evaporated.
• Break eggs into a small mixing bowl and beat well. Pour egg mixture into pan with zucchini and spices; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until eggs have barely begun to set.
• Add half of Mozzarella cheese and Feta (and chopped fresh herbs, this is optional). Stir gently; cook about 3 minutes. Cook a few additional minutes with lid on the skillet. The cheese should be mostly melted and eggs fairly set before you put under the broiler.
• Remove lid and place under the broiler until top is slightly brown; watch carefully and rotate pan if needed to get an even browning. Remove from oven.
• Sprinkle the cooked frittata with the remaining fresh herbs (optional). Let the frittata sit for a couple minutes; then cut into pie shaped wedges to serve. Offer light sour cream as a garnish.

EASY STOVETOP FRITTATA WITH FRESH HERBS

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a medium nonstick skillet. Add the onion and green onions and cook them gently until they are soft and lightly browned. Remove them from the pan and set them aside.
• In a bowl, whisk the eggs and then add the ricotta. Whisk again until well incorporated with the eggs. Season the mixture generously with salt and pepper and add the fresh herbs and the reserved cooked onions.
• Set the same pan over medium heat and add the butter. Once the butter melts, pour the egg mixture into the pan. When the mixture starts to set, with the help of a spatula, ease it away from the sides of the pan. Let the frittata cook gently until it is almost set. At this point it should be still a little wet on top.
• Turn off the heat. Place a large plate on top of the pan. Invert the frittata upside down onto the plate and slide it back into the pan. The heat of the pan will only need 30 seconds or so to finish cooking the top of the frittata.
• Slide the frittata onto a serving plate. Let it sit for 5 minutes to cool down slightly, cut into wedges or smaller slices and serve.

HERB FRITTATA WITH ZUCCHINI AND YELLOW SQUASH

Steps:

• Heat the butter with 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in a 10-inch ovenproof nonstick skillet over medium-low heat until melted.
• Preheat the broiler, with the rack about 7 inches from the heat source. Meanwhile, whisk together the eggs, cream, and herbs until well blended. Stir in the salt, and season with pepper.
• Add the egg mixture to the skillet; cook until the bottom is set and golden, about 4 minutes. Continue to cook, gently shaking the pan occasionally, until 1 inch of the edges is almost set, about 4 minutes more. Remove from heat. Gently press the zucchini and squash on top, overlapping slightly in concentric circles.
• Broil (checking often) until golden and just cooked through in center, 1 to 2 minutes. Gently slide onto a plate with a spatula; drizzle with the remaining tablespoon oil. Garnish with whole chives.

SPANISH FRITTATA WITH HERBY YOGURT AND GREENS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix yogurt, herbs, garlic, lemon juice, and 1/2 tsp. salt in a small bowl.
• Lightly whisk eggs and remaining 1 tsp. salt in a medium bowl. Add 1/2 cup yogurt sauce and stir just a couple of times (do not completely incorporate yogurt sauce).
• Heat oil in a 10" cast-iron or oven-safe nonstick pan over medium. Add shallots and potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until shallots have softened and potatoes are golden, about 3 minutes. Add greens and cook, stirring occasionally, just until warmed through and wilted if greens were raw. Add egg mixture and cook, shaking pan occasionally, until sides are just beginning to set, 5-7 minutes.
• Transfer pan to oven and bake frittata until puffed and set, 18-20 minutes. Immediately slide onto a cutting board to cool.
• Cut frittata into 4 wedges and serve with remaining yogurt sauce alongside.

FULL GARDEN FRITTATA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°. In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, 1/8 teaspoon salt and pepper. In an 8-in. ovenproof skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add zucchini, mushrooms and onion; cook and stir until tender. Add garlic, herbs and remaining salt; cook 1 minute longer. Pour in egg mixture., Bake, uncovered, until eggs are set, 10-15 minutes. Cut into 4 wedges. If desired, serve with toppings.

KOLOKITHOKEFTEDES (GREEK ZUCCHINI FRITTERS)

Steps:

• Shred zucchini into a colander and sprinkle with about 2 teaspoons salt. Allow to drain over the sink for 20 minutes.
• At the same time, mix water and flaxseed meal together until completely combined. Set aside and allow mixture to sit for about 10 minutes.
• Squeeze out liquid from onions and potatoes by wringing them in a clean tea towel over the sink. Set aside.
• Combine bread crumbs, mint, dill, parsley, lemon zest, pepper, and nutmeg in a large bowl. Add flaxseed meal mixture and mix to combine.
• Rinse shredded zucchini very lightly and ring out any liquid in a tea towel. Add zucchini, shredded onion, potato, and carrot to the bread crumb mixture and combine. Add flour and baking powder and combine everything once more with your hands. Set aside to rest for at least 10 minutes on the counter, or up to 3 days, covered in the refrigerator.
• Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a shallow frying pan over medium heat, making sure the oil doesn't burn.
• Scoop zucchini mixture in 1/3-cup portions and roll into balls your hands. Working in batches, add balls to the hot oil and gently pat into a patty. Cook until browned, 2 to 3 minutes; flip and continue to fry until crispy and golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes more. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat with remaining balls, adding 2 tablespoons more oil to the pan between each batch. Serve.