Fennel Onion And Fontina Frittata Recipes

FENNEL FRITTATA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. To clean fennel, separate the bulb from the stalks by cutting with a sharp knife an inch below the point where they split up. Save fronds for later use. Cut base off. Check for any bruises the bulb might have, clean with vegetable peeler or remove the outer layer if necessary. Cut bulb into quarters and slice thinly. Slice shallots and brussels sprouts. Set aside.
• Drizzle a tablespoon of olive oil onto a hot pan. Add shredded vegetables. Set temperature to medium. Add cumin and a pinch of salt, Sautee for five minutes, or until vegetables begin to soften. Add a sprinkle of water or oil if pan becomes dry as vegetables cook. Whisk eggs and pour over vegetables. Reduce temperature to low. Add fennel leaves. Cook for five minutes. Transfer to oven and bake for 10-15 minutes. Eggs should ne slightly runny, but set. Transfer to a plate. Garnish with leftover fennel leaves. Serve as slices along a nice green salad. PS. Leftovers are great for lunch. Enjoy!

FONTINA FRITTATA WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450°F.
• Saute sausage in oil in a 10"nonstick ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat until nearly cooked through, about 3 minutes.
• Add onion and cook 2 more minutes, or until onion is softened.
• Stir in spinach, tomatoes, salt and pepper. Cook 1-2 minutes.
• Remove and set aside.
• Wipe out skillet and coat generously with nonstick spray.
• Combine eggs, cream, and salt in a blender until frothy.
• Pour egg mixture into the hot saute pan and cook over medium heat just until curds form, stirring constantly.
• Stir in sausage mixture and cheese, transfer pan to oven, and bake 15-20 minutes, or until set in the center.
• To unmold frittata, place a large plate, serving side down, over the pan and carefully flip the pan and plate over simultaneously to release. Place another plate on the frittata, invert again, and slice into wedges.

FENNEL SAUSAGE FRITTATA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Add olive oil and butter to an ovenproof skillet on medium high flame. Saute onion, fennel and garlic until lightly browned and fragrant, stirring frequently. Add mushrooms and cook for a few minutes.
• Meanwhile, blend all "Egg Mixture" ingredients in blender.
• When mushrooms look done, stir in sausage and artichoke hearts. Saute for a minute or two.
• Pour Egg Mixture in skillet and mix together.
• Put skillet in oven and bake approximately 25-30 minutes until knife in center comes out dry. (You can transfer to a greased casserole dish if your skillet is not ovenproof.).
• Slice and serve hot or cold.