I’ve been slightly obsessed with frittatas lately, one of my favorite budget meals. Have you ever made one? They are the perfect last-minute-oh-crap-it-is-5:30-and-I-have-no-idea-what-to-make-for-dinner meal.
As long as you’ve got eggs, cheese, and a little milk or cream (or even evaporated milk in a pinch) you can whip one together and throw in whatever items happen to be taking up space in your fridge. With all those Worden Farm veggies we’ve been getting lately, our fridge is always full of a random assortment and this is my absolute favorite way to use them up.
Simple Vegetable Frittata
1 small head broccoli, cut into bite-sized pieces 1 small zucchini, cut into bite-sized pieces 2 small leeks, sliced 3 tablespoons butter 6-8 basil leaves 8 eggs 3/4 c. half & half (or milk or evaporated milk) 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper
1. Lay basil leaves on top of one another then roll up tightly and slice. Set aside.
2. Melt butter over medium-high heat in a large frying pan. Saute broccoli, zucchini, & leeks (or other vegetables of choice) until crisp tender, 6-7 minutes. Reduce heat to low.
2. Whisk eggs and half & half in bowl until well blended. Whisk in basil, salt, pepper, & cheese.
4. Spread out vegetables in pan so they are evenly distributed. Carefully pour egg mixture over vegetables. Cover & cook on low until set and puffy, approximately 15-20 minutes.
There is SO much you can do to modify this recipe! Use different herbs, different veggies, different cheese, or even throw in some cooked ham or turkey. The possibilities are endless.
Happily linking up with my friend Jen over at Tasty Tuesday Parade of Foods
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Michelle March 9, 2012 at 12:05 pm
Yum! Adding this to my list of recipes!
Ruth March 12, 2012 at 7:37 pm
Yay!
Kristi March 9, 2012 at 4:53 pm
Looks good. Unfortunately my daughter won’t eat eggs and cheese and my son won’t eat veggies… Such is life…
Ruth March 12, 2012 at 7:37 pm
Yeah, my kids aren’t big fans of vegetables either but they did like this. It helped that they were absolutely STARVING.
Kristine March 10, 2012 at 12:26 am
Love this idea/recipe – thanks!
Ruth March 12, 2012 at 7:35 pm
You’re welcome Kristine!
millie from the bronx March 10, 2012 at 1:33 pm
Will make this one tomorrow morning since I just made my own version today and my family really loved it. Thanks for all your inspirational ideas!
Ruth March 12, 2012 at 7:35 pm
You’re welcome! Let me know how it turns out!
Zsa Zsa March 12, 2012 at 8:53 am
Yum! This is going to be the next dish my daughter and I will be cooking on Sunday. Sunday is the day my little girls and I cook and bake together. Last Sunday, we baked blueberry bread.
Ruth March 12, 2012 at 7:34 pm
Aw, that is so sweet. Blueberry bread sounds yummy! Let me know how it turns out!