Sweetbellpepperandfreshherbfrittata Recipes

ONION & HERB FRITTATA

Steps:

• Peel and coarsely chop onions. Heath the olive oil in a skillet and saute the onions until slightly golden. Add the parsley, chives and basil, saute a few minutes more, stirring often.
• Beat the eggs lightly with salt and pepper.
• Stir the onions and herbs one more time, then distribute evenly in the skillet. Lower the heat as much as possible and cook until the eggs are barely firm on top, 10-15 minutes on very low heat.
• Turn a large plate upside down over the skillet like a lid and overturn the skillet quickly, dropping the frittata onto the plate. Slide the frittata back into the skillet and brown the other side for a few minutes.
• Turn the frittata onto a serving plate and cut into wedges just before serving. It may be eaten hot, cool or at room temperature.

FRESH HERB FRITTATA

Steps:

• Whisk eggs and water in a bowl.
• Add herbs, red bell pepper, black pepper, and 1/2 cup of the cheese. Mix together.
• Spray a quiche dish with non-stick spray. Pour egg mixture into it.
• Top with the remaining cheese and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes, until fluffed and golden.
• Slice like pie and serve with more fresh herbs for sprinkling on top. Goes well with melon slices and strawberries.

BELL PEPPER FRITTATA

Steps:

• Sauté garlic, onion and peppers in 1 T olive oil in a large skillet until tender. Drain and pat dry; set aside.
• Sauté squash and zucchini in 1 T olive oil in skillet until tender. Drain and pat dry; set aside.
• Sauté mushrooms in remaining 1 T olive oil in skillet until tender. Drain and pat dry; set aside.
• Whisk together eggs and next 3 ingredients in a large bowl; stir in sautéed vegetables, half of bread cubes, and remaining ingredients.
• Press remaining bread cubes in bottom of a lightly greased 10-inch springform pan and place on a baking sheet (to catch any liquid that leaks). Pour vegetable mixture into pan.
• Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour, covering with aluminum foil after 45 minutes to prevent excessive browning. Serve warm.

COLORFUL PEPPER FRITTATA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Whisk together first four ingredients. Stir in mozzarella cheese and basil., In a 10-in. cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 2 minutes. Add peppers; cook and stir until tender, 3-4 minutes. Stir in garlic; cook 1 minute. , Pour in egg mixture; remove from heat. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, until eggs are completely set, 20-25 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes. Cut into wedges.