Bacon Arugula Sundried Tomato Frittata Food

FRITTATA WITH TOMATOES, ONIONS AND BASIL

Steps:

• Sweat the onions in the oil until just browning. Chop the tomatoes and add to the onions with salt to taste. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Press the vegetables to the side of the pan and remove to a bowl with a slotted spoon. Leave to cool.
• Beat the eggs until well mixed but not frothy. Add the vegetables, cheese, a good quantity of pepper and salt to taste. Tear up the basil leaves, add and stir everything together. Melt the butter in a 12 inch nonstick frying ban until just foaming. Pour in the egg mixture, lower the heat and cook for 15 minutes until the eggs are set but the top is still a bit runny. Then put the pan under the broiler for 30 seconds.
• Loosen the frittata with a pliable spatula and slide onto a suitable dish. Cut into wedges when cooled. It can be eaten warm with a salad or cold on a hunk of bread.

CREAMY HERBED TOMATO-ARUGULA PASTA SALAD WITH BACON

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Put the bacon in a large, cold skillet then cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain. Set aside.
• Whisk together the mayonnaise, basil, sour cream, chives, parsley, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds pepper in a large bowl.
• Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool; add to the bowl with the dressing.
• Add the arugula and tomatoes to the bowl and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper and top with the bacon. The pasta salad is best if served right away.

BACON, ARUGULA, TOMATO, AND EGG SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Cook bacon in a 12-inch nonstick skillet until crisp and transfer to paper towels to drain. Keep warm, covered. Pour off fat from skillet and wipe clean with paper towels.
• Spread 1 side of each toast with 1 tablespoon chutney, or to taste. Whisk together eggs and cream and season with salt and pepper. Heat butter in skillet over moderately low heat until foam subsides, then cook egg mixture, stirring slowly, until just cooked through. Make sandwiches with toasts, scrambled eggs, bacon, and arugula.

ASPARAGUS AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO FRITTATA

Steps:

• preheat oven to 400°F
• in a mixing bowl, crumble the tofu and squeeze through your fingers until it resembles ricotta cheese. this should take abut a minute.
• mix in the soy sauce and mustard.
• add the nutritional yeast and combine well. set aside.
• in a small (8-inch) skillet, saute the onions in the olive oil for 2 minutes.
• add the asparagus and sun-dried tomatoes, saute for 3 more minutes.
• add the garlic and thyme and turmeric, saute for 1 minute.
• add the lemon juice to deglaze the pan; turn off the heat.
• transfer the onion mixture to the tofu mixture and combine well.
• fold in the basil leaves.
• transfer back to the skillet and press the mixture firmly in place.
• cook in the oven at 4ooF for 20 minute.
• transfer to the broiler to brown the top, about two minutes (keep a close on it so it doesn't burn).
• let the frittata sit for 10 minute before serving.
• cut into 4 slices and lift each piece with a pie server to prevent it from falling apart. if it does crumble a bit, it's ok, just put it back into shape.

PASTA WITH TOMATOES, SMOKED BACON, AND ARUGULA

Steps:

• For sauce:.
• Place diced tomatoes in a larger strainer set over large bowl.
• Let stand 15 minutes.
• Reserve juice.
• Drizzle rimmed baking sheet with 2 tablespoons olive oil.
• Spread tomatoes in a single layer on baking sheet.
• Sprinklewith salt and pepper.
• Roast at 425 degrees until tomatoes are slightly caramelized, stirring evry 10 minutes, about 45 minutes.
• Meanwhile, bring reserved tomato juice and 1 cup crushed tomatoes to boil in heavy medium saucepan.
• Reduce heat to medium and simmer until reduced to 1-1/2 cups, about15 minutes.
• Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in large pot over medium heat.
• Add onion and saute until browned, about 12 minutes.
• Stir in reduced tomatoes and roasted tomatoes.
• (Sauce can be made 3 days ahead.).
• Cook bacon in heavy large skillet until crisp.
• Transfer to paper towels to drain.
• Pour off drippings from skillet.
• Heat remaining 3 tablespoons oil in same skillet over medium heat.
• Add garlic and red pepper and stir 1 minute.
• Add tomato sauce and chicken broth and simmer 10 minutes to develop flavor.
• Stir in bacon.
• Add cooked pasta to sauce and the 1 cup Parmesan cheese and arugula.
• Toss until arugula wilts.

FRITTATA WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Whisk eggs and milk in large bowl to blend.
• Stir in cheese, tomatoes, green onions, basil, salt, and pepper.
• Melt butter in large ovenproof nonstick skillet over medium to medium-high heat.
• Add egg mixture; do not stir.
• Cook until eggs start to firm and sides and bottom begin to brown, lifting sides occasionally to let uncooked egg run underneath, about 5 minutes.
• Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
• Transfer skillet to oven and cook until eggs start to puff and brown and the center is cooked through, about 15 minutes.
• Using spatula, loosen edges and bottom of frittata. Slide out onto plate.
• Slice frittata into wedges. Serve warm or at room temperature.

BACON TOMATO FRITTATA

Steps:

• Cook bacon in large skillet;remove reserving 1 tbsp drippings in skillet; break bacon into bite sized pieces; set aside.
• In medium bowl, combine eggs, milk and mustard; blend well.
• Heat reserved bacon drippings over low heat; add tomato and garlic; cook 2 minutes or until tomato is warm Stir in bacon.
• Pour egg mixture into skillet; cook over low heat 4 minutes; as edges set run spatula around edge of skillet and left egg mixture to allow uncooked egg to flow to bottom of skillet Cover; cook an additional 4 to 5 minutes or until top is set but still moist.
• Sprinkle with cheese; cover tightly; remove from heat; let stand 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese is melted cut into wedges to serve.

RICOTTA, TOMATO & SPINACH FRITTATA

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Heat oil in a large non-stick frying pan and cook the onion for 5-6 mins until softened and lightly golden. Add the tomatoes and toss for 1 min to soften.
• Remove from the heat, add the spinach leaves and basil, and toss together to wilt a little. Transfer all the ingredients to a greased 30cm x 20cm rectangular baking tin. Take small scoops of the ricotta and dot over the vegetables.
• Season the eggs and beat well, then pour over the vegetables and cheese. Cook in the oven for 20-25 mins until pale golden and set. Serve with salad.

SPINACH AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO FRITTATA

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425°F. Coat 4 small baking dishes with cooking spray. Set aside. Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Cook shallot until soft but not brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Add spinach; cook 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Lightly whisk eggs and egg whites in a bowl. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, cheese, basil, spinach mixture, salt and pepper. Spoon into baking dishes; bake until firm in the center, 12 to 14 minutes. Serve each with 1 slice toast and 1/2 cup berries.