Zucchini Frittata

*Pixie*'s Note:

A frittata is a flat omelet with a medley of vegetables and herbs mixed into it. This recipe calls for zucchini and chard, but you can substitute any summer squash for zucchini, and spinach for the chard.

• Total Time: 35 mins
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Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 2 tablespoons salad oil
• 1 small onion , finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic , minced/pressed
• 2 large swiss chard (Swiss chard leaves (including stems), coarsley chopped)
• 1 zucchini , chopped
• 6 eggs
• 1⁄8; teaspoon pepper
• ¼ teaspoon dry basil
• ¼ teaspoon oregano leaves
• 1 cup parmesan cheese , grated

Directions:

1. Heat oil in a wide frying pan over medium heat.
2. Add onion, garlic,chard, and zucchini; cook, stirring ocasionally, until vegetables are soft (about 5 minutes).
3. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
4. Beat eggs lightly with pepper, basil, and oregano.
5. Stir in cheese and vegetables.
6. Pour into a greased 9-inch pie pan.
7. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until puffed and brown.
8. Serve hot or at room temperature.

Reviews

[coconutty]

Great recipe - thanks for posting!

[Chef #1257314]

Really good altho a little watery the first try. Added milk and a seasoning blend the second time around. Finished on the grill and let it set w/no heat for an extra 5 minutes. It was excellent. Great way to use up those extra garden ingredients!

[Tess #2]

Lovely way to use my first zucchinis this summer. I used spinach as my other veg. I sauted the onion, garlic, spinach , zucchini and onions in a cast iron skillet then added my egg mixture and placed directly in the oven. It took a very short time to cook since the skillet was already hot . Served room temperature with sliced avocados . Fresh tomato slices would be excellent with this but mine aren't quite ready yet. I will definately make again especially when the tomatoes are ready. Thanks Pixie for a yummy recipe that I think is very versatile depending on what ingredients are on hand.