Summer Vegetable Frittata Recipes

EASY VEGETABLE FRITTATA

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
• In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs with cream, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, pepper, and the cheese.
• Heat the olive oil in an oven-safe 10-inch skillet (non-stick or a well-seasoned cast iron pan are best).
• Add the zucchini, onions, and bell pepper. Cook, stirring every once and a while until the onions are soft and the zucchini and bell peppers have a little color; about 5 minutes.
• Season with 1/4 teaspoon of salt then add the spinach. Toss the spinach around the pan until it's ever so slightly wilted and bright green.
• Turn the heat to low. Give the egg mixture another whisk then pour into the skillet. Shimmy the pan back and forth a bit to distribute the egg around the vegetables.
• When the edges of the frittata begin to set and turn lighter in color, slide the skillet into the preheated oven; about 1 minute.
• Bake for 20 to 30 minutes, until the eggs are barely set and the frittata trembles - like jello - when you give the pan a gentle shake. Keep an eye on it as it bakes and check the frittata a few minutes before it's supposed to be done. You are not looking for a brown top, just one that looks cooked and barely set.
• Serve the frittata hot or cold with fresh herbs on top.

SUMMER VEGETABLE FRITTATA

Steps:

• Preheat broiler.
• Whisk together eggs, basil, parsley, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
• Cook prosciutto in oil in a 12-inch ovenproof nonstick skillet over moderate heat, stirring, until edges begin to crisp, about 2 minutes. Add zucchini and chard and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are just tender, about 8 minutes. Add scallions and zucchini blossoms and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until just wilted, 1 to 2 minutes. Pour egg mixture into skillet and cook, lifting up cooked egg around edge using a spatula to let as much raw egg as possible flow underneath, until edge is set, about 2 minutes (top and center will still be very loose). Sprinkle cheese evenly over top.
• Broil frittata about 6 inches from heat until set, slightly puffed, and golden, 2 to 2 1/2 minutes.
• Cool frittata 5 minutes, then loosen edge with a clean spatula and slide onto a large plate. Cut into wedges.
• *Available at many farmers markets and specialty produce markets.

SPRING VEGETABLE FRITTATA FOR MOTHER

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Heat oil in heavy 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook leek with a pinch of salt, stirring occasionally, until leeks soften and start to turn translucent, 5 to 6 minutes. Add jalapeno and zucchini; season with pinch of salt. Cook until zucchini start to get tender and pale green, about 5 minutes. Add asparagus and cook until bright green, about 1 minute. Add spinach and another pinch of salt, cooking until wilted, 1 minute. Stir in cooked potatoes and heat through, about 5 minutes.
• Crack 12 large eggs into a bowl. Add cayenne, salt, and pepper. Whisk for at least 30 seconds. Pour eggs into over vegetables in skillet over medium heat. Add 3 ounces of crumbled goat cheese; stir lightly until evenly distributed. Top with remaining cheese. Remove from heat.
• Bake in preheated oven until eggs are set, 12 to 15 minutes. When nearly set, turn on broiler. Broil frittata until top browns, 1 to 2 minutes. Cool slightly; serve warm.

ANNE WILLAN'S SUMMER VEGETABLE FRITTATA

Steps:

• Prepare all vegetables as directed; set aside.
• Lightly whip eggs in a large bowl; salt and pepper to taste.
• Add the prepared vegetables and parsley and/or basil. You'll think the eggs won't hold it all, but they will.
• Melt butter in a large non-stick skillet over very low heat. Add egg mixture and cook very slowly 20-25 minutes, covered, until firm on top and lightly browned underneath.
• Loosen around edge with a spatula and shake pan to loosen bottom. If the frittata sticks on the bottom, loosen with spatula. Slide out onto a warmed plate.

SUMMER VEGETABLE FRITTATA WITH BACON

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• Cook and stir bacon in medium nonstick ovenproof skillet on medium heat 4 min.; drain. Return bacon to skillet. Add peppers, onions and 1/2 cup tomatoes; cook 3 min. or until peppers and onions are crisp-tender, stirring frequently. Remove from heat.
• Whisk eggs and sour cream until blended. Add to vegetable mixture in skillet; mix well. Top with cheese; cover.
• Bake 18 to 23 min. or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Meanwhile, toss avocados and remaining tomatoes with dressing.
• Serve frittata topped with avocado mixture.

SUMMER VEGETABLE FRITTATA

Steps:

• Preheat broiler.
• Whisk together eggs, basil, parsley, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
• Cook prosciutto in oil in a 12-inch ovenproof nonstick skillet over moderate heat, stirring, until edges begin to crisp, about 2 minutes.
• Add zucchini and chard and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are just tender, about 8 minutes.
• Add scallions and zucchini blossoms and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until just wilted, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Pour egg mixture into skillet and cook, lifting up cooked egg around edge using a spatula to let as much raw egg as possible flow underneath, until edge is set, about 2 minutes (top and center will still be very loose).
• Sprinkle cheese evenly over top.
• Broil frittata about 6 inches from heat until set, slightly puffed, and golden, 2 to 2 1/2 minutes.
• Cool frittata 5 minutes, then loosen edge with a clean spatula and slide onto a large plate. Cut into wedges.