Leek And Potato Frittata Food

POTATO FRITTATA

Steps:

• Adjust the oven rack to the upper-middle position and preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Place the potatoes in a large pot of cold salted water. Make sure all the potatoes are well submerged by at least 2 inches of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 20-25 minutes or until a sharp knife can easily pierce through them.When they are ready, drain and dice evenly.
• While the potatoes are simmering chop the parsley and leeks (thinly sliced). Also, combine the ingredients for the egg mixture (eggs, parsley, salt and pepper). Whisk until well blended. Stir in the grated provolone or mozzarella. Do not overbeat.
• Over medium heat, heat the olive oil in a 10-inch nonstick oven-proof pan. You can also use a cast iron pan.
• Add the sliced leek and saute for 5 minutes or until softened, stirring occasionally.
• Add the diced potatoes; stir gently with the leeks to combine properly together. Season with salt and pepper.
• Spread evenly in a single layer and cook for 1-2 minutes.
• Pour the egg mixture over the leeks and potatoes in the pan and stir gently to combine.
• As the mixture begins to set and the bottom firms up, use a spatula or wooden spoon to lift the edge closest to you and allow the uncooked egg mixture to run underneath. Tilt the pan as you do this.
• Continue in this fashion until the top is no longer runny and the egg mixture is almost set. It should begin to pull away from the sides.
• Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of grated cheese evenly over the top.
• Place the pan in the preheated oven.
• Bake for about 2-4 minutes until the center is set, dry to the touch and lightly browned.
• Let stand a few minutes then run a spatula around the edge and slide gently to a serving plate.
• Optional: Garnish with extra parsley, basil or sliced green onions.
• Slice into wedges and serve it hot, at room temperature or cold.

POTATO-LEEK FRITTATA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a 10-inch ovenproof nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Add leek and potato, season with salt and pepper, and cook until leek is translucent, about 5 minutes.
• Add eggs and ricotta, season with salt and pepper, and stir to combine. Cook, undisturbed, until edges are set, about 2 minutes. Transfer skillet to oven and bake until top of frittata is just set, 10 to 13 minutes. Invert or slide frittata onto a plate and cut into 6 wedges. Serve warm or at room temperature.

POTATO LEEK FRITTATA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
• Prep the leeks by slicing the white and light green parts into ⅛ of an inch disks, and then washing them in a bowl of water. They are typically quite sandy so do this until the water is clear and then dry them in a towel.
• Prep the potato by slicing it thinly into ⅛ of an inch disks.
• In an pan on medium heat with 2 tablespoons olive oil, begin sautéing potato slices. We want them to begin to look translucent and get about ⅔rds of the way cooked.This should take around 7 minutes.
• Remove the potatoes from the pan and line a pie plate with about ⅔ of the potatoes. Set the extra potatoes aside.
• In the same pan you cooked the potatoes, sauté the leeks for 2 minutes and then add them on top of the pie pan. Add in any leftover potato slices at this point.
• Whisk together eggs, garlic powder, and salt and pour the mixture on top of the vegetables.
• Bake the frittata for 20 minutes and top with cracked pepper and red pepper flakes.

CHEESE, LEEK & POTATO TORTILLA

Steps:

• Melt a knob of butter in a medium, nonstick frying pan, then cook the leek for about 5 mins until softened. Meanwhile, cut the potatoes in half, then into slices about ½cm thick. Beat the eggs, season, then stir in the cheese and sage.
• Add a little extra butter to the pan if needed, tip in the potatoes, then the egg mixture. Turn the heat to low, then cook for 10 mins until nearly set. Place under a hot grill, then cook for a couple of mins more until the top is set and golden. Slice into wedges and serve with a green salad.

LEEK, POTATO AND HAM FRITTATA WITH PARMIGIANO

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Coat a 12-inch nonstick saute pan with 3/4 cup oil, add the leeks to the pan, season with salt and bring to a medium heat. Cook until the leeks are starting to soften and are very aromatic, 5 to 6 minutes. Toss in the potatoes, season with a little more salt and the crushed red pepper, about 3 minutes. Add the ham and the remaining 1/4 cup of oil. Cook, stirring occasionally to be sure the potatoes do not stick to the bottom of the pan, until the potatoes start to soften, 15 to 18 minutes.
• Meanwhile, beat the eggs with about 2 tablespoons water to a smooth consistency in a bowl, then add a heavy pinch of salt and half the grated cheese and beat together until the eggs and cheese are a smooth, homogeneous mixture.
• Using a colander or mesh strainer, carefully strain out the excess olive oil from the potato-leek mixture and reserve. Return the potato-leek mixture to the pan and stir in the eggs. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the eggs start to cook around the outside edges of the pan. Transfer the pan to the oven and bake until the eggs are cooked through, about 18 minutes.
• Remove the pan from the oven. Place a snug fitting lid or a baking sheet on the pan, then hold the handle of the lid, swing the pan and flip the frittata onto the pan lid. Commit to it! It's fun! Slide the frittata onto a plate. You can serve this hot or at room temperature.
• Toss the mixed greens with the red wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons of the reserved potato-leek oil and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Serve with slices of the frittata.
• You gotta break some eggs to make frittata!

POTATO AND LEEK FRITTATA

Steps:

• Steam potatoes, covered, for 20-25 minutes, or until tender.
• Let cool until they can be handled.
• Peel and cut crosswise into thin slices.
• In a 12 inch non-stick skillet, cook the leek in the butter over moderately-low heat, stirring, for 12-15 minutes, or until very soft.
• Season to taste.
• In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, ½ cup parmesan, ½ cup gruyere, chives, parsley and season to taste.
• Whisk until combined well.
• Stir in leek and potatoes.
• In the cleaned skillet, heat the oil over moderate heat until hot but not smoking.
• Pour in egg mixture, distributing potatoes evenly, and cook, without stirring, for 10-12 minutes, or until edge is set but center is slightly soft.
• Put a plate, larger than the skillet, over the skillet and 'flip' frittata onto it. Gently slilde frittata back into skillet, now browned-side-up and continue cooking until other side has set, about 4 minutes longer.

LEEK AND SWEET POTATO FRITTATA

Steps:

• Whisk eggs with water, parsley and oregano; season with pepper. Set aside.
• Spray a 10-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Heat skillet over medium heat. Sauté leeks, sweet potato and prosciutto for about 5 minutes or until vegetables are cooked. Pour in egg mixture. As the mixture sets at the edges, with spatula, gently lift cooked portion to allow uncooked egg to flow underneath.
• Cook until bottom is set and top is almost set. Sprinkle with cheese. Place under a preheated broiler for 1-2 minutes to melt cheese or cover skillet with a lid and cook another minute,.
• Loosen edges and slide fritatta onto a warm plate.
• To ovenproof handle, wrap with a double thickness of aluminum foil.
• FOOD HANDLING TIPS: Go ahead Freeze your eggs! Eggs (blended) can be kept in the freezer in an airtight container for up to 4 months. Here are simple tips to help you freeze your eggs properly. In the case of Whole Eggs, beat lightly before freezing. To freeze yolks, beat in either 1/8 teaspoons salt or 1 1/2 tsp . sugar or corn syrup per 1/4 cup egg yolks (about 4 yolks). For egg whites, you can freeze them as they are. For faster thawing and easier measuring, you can freeze eggs (after having followed the proper tips listed above) in an ice cube tray and then transfer them to a freezer container. It is important to note that although eggs can be frozen, they should not be frozen in their shell.

LEEK, POTATO & SPINACH FRITTATA

Steps:

• Pre-heat your grill/broiler.
• Dice the potato and par-boil for approx 5 minutes.
• While the potato is cooking, chop the leek and onion.
• Put the leek, onion and par-boiled potato into a frying pan with 1 cal spray (or olive oil if you're not dieting!) and soften everything up for another 5 mins or so.
• Throw the spinach on top of everything in the pan and press down well so that it starts to wilt.
• Pour over the eggs and top with the cheese and paprika. Season well and cook for another 5 minutes or so on a low heat.
• To cook the top through properly, place the pan under the grill for the last 5 minutes to melt the cheese and finish everything off nicely.

BAKED LEEK, POTATO, AND PARMESAN FRITTATA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Brush a 9-inch square baking dish with oil. Bring water to a simmer in a medium skillet over high heat. Add leeks, garlic, and potatoes; season with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Reduce heat to medium-low, and cook, covered, until potatoes are just tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool.
• Whisk together eggs, whites, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and the cayenne. Fold in potato mixture and ricotta. Mix in 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Pour mixture into dish, and sprinkle with remaining Parmesan. Bake until edges are set, about 12 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees, and bake until set and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes. Cut into 8 squares.

LEEK AND POTATO FRITTATA

Steps:

• Trim and discard root ends and tough tops from leeks; peel 1 layer off each leek. Cut leeks in half lengthwise and hold each half under cool running water, flipping to remove grit between layers. Thinly slice crosswise (you should have about 3 cups). Scrub potatoes and cut into 1/3-inch chunks.
• In a 10- to 12-inch nonstick frying pan (with ovenproof handle), combine leeks, potatoes, olive oil, thyme, and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil over high heat; cover pan, reduce heat to medium, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender when pierced, 6 to 8 minutes. If any liquid remains in pan, uncover and simmer, stirring often, until evaporated. Spread vegetable mixture level in pan.
• Meanwhile, in a bowl, beat eggs, egg whites, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and 1 tablespoon water to blend. Pour egg mixture over vegetables in pan. As edges begin to set, lift with a spatula and tilt pan to let uncooked egg mixture flow underneath. Cook until eggs are firm but still moist on top, 2 to 4 minutes.
• Remove from heat and sprinkle with cheese. Broil about 6 inches from heat until cheese is melted, 1 to 2 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley. Slide frittata onto a plate; cut into wedges. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve with toast.

LEEK, POTATO & GRUYERE FRITTATA

Steps:

• In deep pan over medium-high heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter.
• Add potatoes, salt and pepper.
• Cover with lid (or shallow pan if you have a frittata pan) cook, flipping potatoes occasionally, about 8 minutes.
• Transfer to bowl.
• In in same deep pan, over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter.
• Add leeks, salt and pepper.
• Cook, stirring occasionally, 6-8 minutes. Transfer to separate bowl.
• In another bowl, whisk eggs and cream. Stir in cheese, parsley, potatoes, salt, pepper and all but 2 tablespoons of leeks.
• Set pan over medium heat; melt 1/2 tablespoon butter. Add egg mixture; cook until just beginning to set, about 4 minutes. Using rubber spatula left cooked edges and allow uncooked eggs to flow underneath.
• At this point place in oven at 350°F and cook until eggs are set, about 4 to 6 minutes. (If you have the frittata pan can cover with smaller pan & flip over).
• Shake pan to loosen frittata, slide unto plate. Garnish with reserved leeks.