Summertime Frittata Recipes

SUMMER PISTO FRITTATA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 220°C/425°F/gas 7. Crack the eggs into a mixing bowl and add a pinch of sea salt and black pepper. Whisk together and put to one side.
• Add the peas, broad beans and a good pinch of salt to a pestle and mortar, then pick in the mint leaves and bash to a rough paste.
• Stir in the zest and juice of ½ a lemon, a good grating of Parmesan, 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil and a pinch of pepper (you may need to do this in batches). Have a taste and add a little extra Parmesan or lemon juice, if needed.
• Place a small non-stick ovenproof frying pan (roughly 20cm) on a low heat. Slice the asparagus in half at an angle, then add to the pan with a lug of olive oil and fry gently for a minute or so. Meanwhile, fold half the pisto through the egg to combine.
• Pour the egg mixture into the pan over the asparagus, then spoon little bombs of the remaining pisto on top. Stir gently for a minute or so, then scatter over the feta and grate a little more Parmesan on top, if you like it extra cheesy.
• Place the pan in the hot oven for about 5 minutes, or until golden and risen.
• Meanwhile, roughly chop the tomatoes and add to a bowl with the pea shoots, a small handful of peas and the rocket. Drizzle over a little extra virgin olive oil, add a squeeze of lemon juice and toss to coat. Season lightly with salt and pepper and crumble over the feta, if using.
• When the frittata is ready, turn it out onto a board and serve with the salad.

PEA, FETA & SUMMER HERB FRITTATA

Steps:

• Put the potatoes in a pan of salted water, bring to the boil, then simmer for 12-15 mins or until tender. Drain, leave to cool, then thinly slice. Whisk the eggs and egg whites with the milk, garlic, mustard and herbs, and season generously. Add the cream cheese and fold through just a little so that some lumps remain. Heat the grill to medium-high.
• Heat the oil over a medium heat in a 23cm non-stick frying pan. Add the potatoes and fry for about 5 mins, until they start to turn golden. Add the courgette and chilli flakes, and continue to fry for a couple mins more. Stir through the petit pois.
• Tip the egg mixture into the pan and scatter with the feta and tomatoes. Cook over a gentle heat for 10-12 mins until almost set. Pop the pan under the grill and cook for 3-5 mins until puffed, golden and cooked through. Cut into wedges and serve with a crisp green salad.

SUMMERTIME FRITTATA

Steps:

• In a skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage, turning frequently until browned, about 10 minutes; drain on paper towels and let cool; cut into ¼ inch thick slices and set aside.
• Preheat oven to 425°.
• In a bowl, whisk the eggs, ½ teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper; stir in 1 ¼ cup shredded cheese; set aside.
• In an ovenproof nonstick 12 inch skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter with the olive oil; add in shallots; saute until softened but not brown, about 3 minutes.
• Add in the mushrooms; saute for 1-2 minutes; add in zucchini and continue cooking 2 minutes; add in garlic and saute 1 minute.
• Arrange the sausage slices around the vegetables and season with remaining salt and pepper.
• Pour the egg mixture over the sausages and vegetables; cook over med-low heat, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned on the bottom, about 5 minutes.
• Arrange the tomato slices around the edge of the skillet; sprinkle with remaining cheese.
• Transfer skillet to the oven and bake until the frittata is puffed and brown, 10-15 minutes.
• Remove from oven and invert onto a plate, invert again onto a serving platter, so the tomato border faces up (or can serve directly from the pan).
• Place sour cream in a large dollop in the center and garnish with the basil; serve immediately.