Olive Frittata Recipes

HERB-AND-OLIVE FRITTATA

Steps:

• Put the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Add the olives and herbs and cook, stirring occasionally, until they soften and become dry, 2 to 3 minutes. Meanwhile, beat together the eggs, milk, flour and some salt and pepper.
• Turn heat to low and pour the egg mixture into the skillet, using a spoon if necessary to evenly distribute the herbs and olives. Cook, undisturbed, until the eggs are just set, 5 to 10 minutes. (You can set the top further by putting the pan in an oven at 350 for a few minutes or by running it under the broiler for a minute or two.) Serve hot, warm or at room temperature.

OLIVE FRITTATA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Heat the extra-virgin olive oil in a small 6 to 8-inch oven-proof skillet over medium heat. Add onion to the hot oil and cook until soft and tender but not caramelized - keep the onion white. Add roasted peppers and olives and combine. Beat the eggs with half-and-half or milk and season them with salt and pepper. (Go easy on the salt because of the olives.) Pour the eggs into the skillet and keep settling them to the bottom of the pan as you would an omelet. When the eggs are firm on the bottom and set, transfer pan to the oven for about 10 minutes until top is golden brown. Cut and serve from the skillet or invert the frittata on to a serving plate.

OLIVE-POTATO FRITTATA

Steps:

• In a 10-inch ovenproof skillet, cook potatoes, onion, and garlic in oil, covered, for 4-5 minutes.
• Lift lid and season with salt and pepper.
• With a large spatula, turn mixture over to cook on the other side, until potatoes are tender (you may need to turn potatoes one additional time).
• While potatoes are cooking, beat eggs in a bowl with oregano and salt.
• Pour the eggs over the potatoes when the potatoes have become tender.
• Sprinkle the top of the eggs with the olives, and cook until mixture almost sets (you may need to run a spatula around the edge and allow uncooked egg to flow beneath).
• Sprinkle frittata with feta and parmesan cheeses.
• Place frittata under the broiler and cook for 1-2 minute or until top is set.
• Cut frittata into wedges and serve hot.

OLIVE GARDEN PASTA FRITTATA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• FRITTATA BATTER: Beat eggs, half and half, cornstarch, salt and nutmeg thoroughly until all ingredients are completely blended.
• Blend the 2" spaghetti pieces, green onion rings and bacon pieces in a bowl until evenly mixed.
• Coat a 1-1/2 qt round baking dish, including walls, with spray or margarine.
• Empty the spaghetti mixture into the baking dish and spread evenly. Add the frittata batter to cover the filling mix.
• Bake for about 25 minutes until center is set. When center is set, cover the frittata evenly with the Fontina and bake until cheese is golden. Turn off the heat and open oven door. Let the frittata sit in the open oven for 15 minutes for the batter to set more firmly and make removing from the dish easy. Before serving, sprinkle with Parmesan and cut into 4 wedges.

COURGETTE FRITTATA

Steps:

• Preheat the grill. Heat the olive oil in a 20cm ovenproof frying pan and add the sliced courgette. Fry for 4-5 minutes over a high heat or until browned. Add the garlic and dried chilli flakes, and cook for 1 minute.
• Lower the heat to medium. Tip in the eggs, and season generously. Cook until set around the edges.
• Dot the top with the goat's cheese and slide under the hot grill. Cook until browned on top then scatter with the spring onions and serve with a leafy green salad.