Zucchini Onion Frittata

Submitted by Nancy G.

"A great way to use up that extra garden zucchini that's also good for lunch or a quick supper. This recipe comes from Southern Living."

 

• Ready In: 52mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
• 1 medium onion, cut in half and sliced
• 1⁄2 cup parmesan cheese, grated and divided
• 8 large eggs
• 1⁄4 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄4 cup fresh basil, chopped

• Garnish

• chopped seeded plum tomato

directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Farenheit.
2. Melt butter with oil in a 12-inch ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add zucchini and onion, and sauté 12 to 14 minutes or until onion is tender.
4. Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese.
5. Whisk together eggs with the milk, salt and pepper for least 1 minute, or until well blended, then pour over the vegetable mixture.
6. Bake for 13 to 15 minutes or until set.
7. Then, increase the oven temperature to broil, and broil 5 1/2 inches from heat for 1 to 2 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned.
8. Sprinkle evenly with remaining 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese and basil.
9. Garnish with the tomato if desired.

Reviews

[Marianne in Switzer]

I thought I could get away with just making it in the frying pan with the lid on, but the cheese and stuff keeps the heat from getting through. Luckily, I had the oven pre-heating, so I could "throw" the pan in there The tomatoes added just before grilling add some lovely colour!