We are busy people. Sometimes it's just not feasible to conjure up an exotic, elaborate lunch every day of the week.
The great thing about a frittata is that it's quick, simple, easy ... and usually can be cobbled together from things you already have in your fridge. As you'll see from my photo, I was so low on supplies that I didn't even have any salad in - good job this little gem contains a few veggies, eh?
Enjoy!
- One large onion
- Handful of peas (fresh or frozen)
- Three fresh eggs at room temperature
- Half a red pepper
- Four or five mint leaves
- Grated Parmesan cheese to taste (i.e. lots!) *if you're a strict veggie then there are alternative renet-free cheeses that are very similar to Parmesan
- One clove of garlic
- Pinch of paprika
- Salt and pepper
- Olive oil for frying
- Small frying pan
Make it:
- Finely chop the garlic and roughly chop the onion. Fry in little oil until translucent and soft.
- Chop the pepper into chunks and add to the frying pan.
- Add the peas and stir.
- Bruise the mint and add to the pan along with the paprika and blend loosely.
- Beat the eggs well and season generously.
- Add the eggs to the pan, pouring evenly to cover all the ingredients.
- Sprinkle liberally with the cheese and pop under the grill for approximately 5-8 minutes or until really golden, bubbling and smelling gorgeous!
Wow. I'd have probably gone out for dinner (after opening and closing the fridge door seventeen times) yet you whip up a meal out of nothing.
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