Zucchini And Herb Frittata Food

FAMILY-STYLE GREEK ZUCCHINI-AND-HERB FRITTATA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
• Heat the olive oil in a 10-inch nonstick cast-iron skillet over a medium high flame. When it is hot, add the zucchini and yellow squash. Season with salt and pepper. Saute until lightly caramelized, about 6 minutes.
• When the zucchini and yellow squash are browned and softened, add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Add the tomatoes and toss to warm through. Add the eggs and begin to stir with a silicone or rubber spatula. When the eggs begin to show signs of setting, season with salt and pepper and place the skillet in the oven.
• Cook the frittata until the center sets, about 20 minutes. Remove the frittata from the pan by turning it out or sliding it out with the help of a spatula underneath one side.
• Garnish the frittata with the feta cheese, dill and parsley.

ZUCCHINI AND HERB FRITTATA

Steps:

• Toss the grated zucchini with 1 tsp salt and set aside in a colander for 20 minutes. Rinse briefly and squeeze dry. (This will get rid of excess water in zucchini which could make the frittata mushy) Warm 1/2 the butter in a skillet (I used 8 inch cast iron) over medium high heat. Add zucchini and cook until dry and flecked with gold in some places. (about 6 minutes). Transfer zucchini to a bowl and wipe out pan. Preheat broiler. Beat the eggs with a few pinches of salt and pepper, then stir in garlic, zucchini, basil and cheese. Add remaining butter to pan and when hot, add eggs. Lower heat to medium and cook for about 10 minutes or so, until top is almost dry (I pull back the sides a few times and let the raw egg ooze onto the pan while cooking). Put frittata in broiler to finish cooking the top. Sprinkle with pine nuts at the very end and lightly broil to golden brown. Remove from broiler and let rest for a few minutes. Loosen frittata with a spatula and it should slide right out onto a plate. Or you can just slice and serve from pan.

HERB FRITTATA WITH ZUCCHINI AND YELLOW SQUASH

Steps:

• Heat butter with 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in a 10-inch ovenproof nonstick skillet over medium-low heat until melted.
• Preheat broiler, with the rack about 7 inches from heat source. Meanwhile, whisk together eggs, cream, and herbs until well blended. Stir in the salt, and season with pepper.
• Add egg mixture to skillet; cook until bottom is set and golden, about 4 minutes. Continue to cook, gently shaking pan occasionally, until 1 inch of the edges is almost set, about 4 minutes more. Remove from heat. Gently press zucchini and squash on top, overlapping slightly in concentric circles.
• Broil (checking often) until golden and just cooked through in center, 1 to 2 minutes. Gently slide onto a plate with a spatula; drizzle with remaining tablespoon oil. Garnish with whole chives.

HERB FRITTATA

Steps:

• Thoroughly butter the bottom and sides of an 8-inch nonstick skillet. If 2 tablespoons are not sufficient, use more butter. Place the pan over low heat; when the butter becomes warm, add chives or onions. Heat gently, just until they give off a little fragrance. Add the herbs and greens and, if necessary, a little more butter. Stir so that all the flavors mingle.
• While the greens are heating, beat the eggs, milk, flour, cheese and a little pepper into a large bowl. Add the egg mixture to the greens and stir with a fork, taking care to avoid scraping the fork along the bottom of the pan. While working with the fork in 1 hand, shake the pan continuously to prevent the frittata from sticking.
• Once the frittata has a rather firm skin on the bottom, slide it out of the pan and onto a plate. Invert the frittata back into the pan so that the less-cooked side of the frittata is now face-down in the pan. Return to the heat and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, shaking the pan continuously to prevent sticking. The frittata is done when the bottom is firm and light chestnut-brown.
• Slide the frittata onto a dish for serving. If you plan to cool the frittata, cover it with a clean cloth or paper towels. Cut into wedges before serving.
• Variations:
• To make a baked omelet, preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Prepare the greens as above and transfer to a buttered 8-inch baking dish. Beat the eggs, milk, flour, cheese, and pepper in a large bowl and pour over the greens. Bake for 15 minutes, unmold onto a plate, cut into wedges, and serve.
• Although usually served plain, you can drape a paper-thin slice of prosciutto di San Daniele over the frittata before serving.

SWEET POTATO ZUCCHINI FRITTATA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a quiche dish or 9" glass pie plate with non-stick cooking spray.
• In a quiche dish or 9" glass pie plate, add a layer of zucchini slices, then layer of cooked sweet potato cubes (I cooked mine in the microwave to save time), then another layer of zucchini slices. Season with a little salt and pepper.
• In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, minced onion, mince garlic and salt and pepper. Pour over the veggies in the dish.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the eggs in the middle have cooked through.
• Serve Sweet Potato Zucchini Frittata with Fresh Fruit and a glass of milk -- a great weeknight "brinner.".

ZUCCHINI AND POTATO FRITTATA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• In a large saute pan, saute the zucchini, potatoes, mushrooms, and onions, and peppers in the butter till not raw anymore, about 3 minutes on medium flame.
• Set aside to cool slightly.
• Butter the bottom and sides of a glass 13x9 Baking dish.
• In a bowl, crack in the eggs and beat well to totally unify the yolks and whites.
• Add the fresh parsley and dill to the egg mixture and stir well.
• Add the shredded cheese to the egg mix and stir well.
• Now add the vegetable mixture and fold into the egg mixture softly, but thoroughly. Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Pour the entire egg mixture into the buttered baking dish and place in the oven on center rack for 35-40 minutes.
• Start to watch the frittata after about 30 minutes to make sure it doesn't overcook in your oven (most ovens vary). You want it to be slightly golden on top, springy to touch and no evidence of runniness.

HERB FRITTATA WITH ZUCCHINI AND YELLOW SQUASH

Steps:

• Heat the butter with 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in a 10-inch ovenproof nonstick skillet over medium-low heat until melted.
• Preheat the broiler, with the rack about 7 inches from the heat source. Meanwhile, whisk together the eggs, cream, and herbs until well blended. Stir in the salt, and season with pepper.
• Add the egg mixture to the skillet; cook until the bottom is set and golden, about 4 minutes. Continue to cook, gently shaking the pan occasionally, until 1 inch of the edges is almost set, about 4 minutes more. Remove from heat. Gently press the zucchini and squash on top, overlapping slightly in concentric circles.
• Broil (checking often) until golden and just cooked through in center, 1 to 2 minutes. Gently slide onto a plate with a spatula; drizzle with the remaining tablespoon oil. Garnish with whole chives.