Extra Veggie Frittata Food

VEGETABLE FRITTATA

Steps:

• Position a rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat to 450 degrees F. Whisk the whole eggs and whites in a bowl. Add the cottage cheese and whisk until almost smooth. Whisk in the gouda and rosemary.
• Cook the garlic in the olive oil in a 10-inch nonstick ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat until it starts to brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the onion, season with salt and cook 2 minutes. Add the vegetables, increase the heat to high and cook until just tender, about 5 minutes.
• Reduce the heat to medium. Spread the egg mixture evenly in the pan. Cook, undisturbed, until a thin crust forms on the bottom, about 2 minutes. Run a rubber spatula around the edge to release the egg from the pan. Continue cooking until the bottom is golden, 2 to 3 more minutes. Sprinkle with the parmesan and paprika; transfer to the oven and bake until just set, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the oven, cover and let sit, 5 to 7 minutes. Cut into wedges and serve with the bread.

EXTRA-VEGGIE FRITTATA

Steps:

• Beat 8 eggs, 1 cup milk, chopped parsley, and salt and pepper. Add 1/2 cup stuffing bread cubes and 2 cups leftover cooked vegetables (such as broccoli or cauliflower). Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in an ovenproof 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; add the egg mixture and cook 2 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium-low, top with grated cheddar and cook 10 minutes. Broil 3 minutes, then slice.

ROASTED VEGETABLE FRITTATA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
• Place the zucchini, peppers, and onion on a sheet pan. Drizzle with the olive oil, sprinkle with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and toss well. Bake for 15 minutes. Add the garlic, toss again, and bake for another 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and turn the oven to 350 degrees.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, half-and-half, Parmesan, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
• In a 10-inch ovenproof saute pan, melt the butter and saute the scallions over medium-low heat for 1 minute. Add the roasted vegetables to the pan and toss with the scallions. Pour the egg mixture over the vegetables and cook for 2 minutes over medium-low heat without stirring. Transfer the pan to the oven and bake the frittata for 20 to 30 minutes, until puffed and set in the middle. Sprinkle with the Gruyere and bake for another 3 minutes, until the cheese is just melted. Cut into 6 or 8 wedges and serve hot.

HEARTY VEGGIE FRITTATA

Steps:

• Preheat broiler. Melt 2 tablespoons I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!® Spread in a large oven-proof nonstick skillet** over medium heat. Add garlic, vegetables, and Italian seasoning; cook until tender. Meanwhile beat remaining 2 tablespoons Spread, eggs and 3 tablespoons water with a wire whisk until foamy, about 1 minute. Stir ½ cup cheddar cheese into egg mixture Reduce heat to low and stir in egg mixture. Lift set edges of frittata with spatula, tilting pan to allow uncooked mixture to flow to bottom. Cook until almost set. Top with remaining ½ cup cheese, then broil 2 minutes or until golden brown and eggs are set. *Create your own by combining equal amounts dried parsley, dried oregano, and dried basil. **If oven-proof skillet is not available, before broiling, thoroughly wrap handle of skillet with heavy-duty aluminum foil. Tip: Also makes a great sandwich. Just slice into wedges and serve on crusty whole grain bread!

QUICK VEGGIE FRITTATA

Steps:

• Heat your broiler to medium-high.
• Heat a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and add the butter. Add the Swiss chard and zucchini or yellow squash to the pan and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the vegetables soften, about 3 minutes.
• While the vegetables are cooking whisk together the eggs and cream. Season the eggs with salt and pepper. Add the eggs to the vegetables and gently stir until they begin to set but are still runny. Top with the tomatoes and place under the broiler until golden, about 1 minute.
• Slide out of the pan, slice and serve with some fresh basil sprinkled over the top.

NEW YORK TIMES MORE VEGETABLE THAN EGG FRITTATA

Steps:

• Put olive oil in a skillet and turn heat to medium. When fat is hot, add onion and cook. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and cook 3 to 5 minutes.
• Add vegetables, raise heat and cook, stirring occasionally until they soften, from a couple minutes for greens to 15 minutes for sliced potatoes. Adjust heat so vegetables brown a little without scorching. If vegetables are precooked just add to onions and stir before proceeding.
• When vegetables are nearly done, turn heat to low and add herb. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender.
• Meanwhile, beat eggs with some salt and pepper, along with cheese if using.
• Pour over vegetables distributing them evenly. Cook, undisturbed, until eggs are barely set, 10 minutes or so.
• Run pan under broiler for a minute or 2 if top does not set. Cut frittata into wedges and serve hot, warm, or at room temperature.