Author Notes
Delicious simple breakfast/brunch dish, quiche alternative without the carbs —Andres Gutierrez
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Ingredients
- Vegetable Filling
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1/2 cup
Onion, finely chopped
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3
Garlic cloves, medium, finely chopped
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1/2 cup
Tomatoes, chopped, can be cherry, roma, etc
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1
Zucchini, small, chopped
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1/2
Red bell pepper, chopped
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1 cup
Spinach, chopped
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3 tablespoons
Olive oil, extra virgin
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1 teaspoon
Italian seasoning
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Pepper, cracked
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1/2
Serrano (optional), very finely chopped
- Egg and cheese mix
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6
Large eggs
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1/2 cup
White cheddar, grated, or similar strong cheese
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1/4 cup
Parmesan or asiago, freshly grated
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1/4 cup
Swiss or emmentaler cheese, grated
Directions
- Vegetable Filling
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Sauté items over low-medium heat in 8-10" non-stick all metal frying pan (important, no plastic or rubber!)
Drain tomato juice into a bowl and keep
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Preheat oven to 500F
- Egg and cheese mix
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Mix eggs and cheese in mixing bowl. (Note, can vary cheeses).
Mix in drained tomato from sauté
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Pour over sautéed vegetable mixture over medium heat 2 min
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Put into 500F oven for 10-12 min till top cooked (not runny).
Take out of oven. CAUTION, HOT, USE HIGH TEMP GLOVE/ MIT
With spatula ensure that fritatta is not stuck.
Put serving dish on top of pan and turn over. REMEMBER, HOT HANDLE!
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