29 September, 2015

Frying Pan Frittata

Posted in : #healthymumma, Breakfast, Main Meal, Quiche, Side Dish: Other, Vegetarian on September 29, 2015 by : C4Kkitchen

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Frying Pan Frittata

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• 1 small onion, finely diced
• 1 celery stalk, finely diced
• 2 cloves garlic, finely diced
• 1/2 long red chilli, finely diced
• 1/4 red capsicum, finely diced
• 4 mushrooms, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup baby spinach
• 1/4 cup ricotta cheese
• 6 eggs, lightly beaten

 

Method:

• Heat one tablespoon of rice bran oil in a heavy based skillet over a medium heat and sauté the onion, celery and garlic for 2-3 minutes until it has softened
• Add in the capsicum, chilli and mushrooms for another 1-2 minutes until the mushrooms start to soften
• In a mixing bowl lightly beat the eggs and stir through the ricotta cheese until well combined
• Add in the contents of the skillet and the baby spinach and stir until well mixed
• Pour the mixture into the skillet and turn to medium heat and cooked for about 5 minutes until golden on the bottom
• Remove the skillet from the stove and place under your griller at a medium-high heat and grill the top for about 3-5 minutes until the eggs are cooked through and it is golden on top.

 

Recipe Notes:

• Picture shows served with some grilled bacon eyes
• Store covered in the fridge to use within 2 days
• This is not a freezer friendly recipe
• Other vegetables that may be considered to add are; diced tomato, corn kernels, shredded kale/silverbeet, leek, grated carrot, grated sweet potato, cauliflower, broccoli.
• You could also add shredded ham or chicken or diced bacon to the mixture also
• If you prefer your frittata cheesy add in up to 1 cup of grated cheese into the mixture.