Say hello to the wholesome goodness of greens and garlic frittata, a culinary delight that perfectly combines the vibrant flavors of fresh greens, the savory richness of garlic, and the comforting embrace of eggs. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weekday breakfast, a protein-packed lunch for your on-the-go lifestyle, or a satisfying brunch option to impress your friends, this versatile dish has got you covered.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
GREENS AND GARLIC FRITTATA TO GO
Chop the greens super-fine to achieve the prettiest color. Use whatever looks best in the market (spinach and chard are brightest when it comes to color), or you can use bagged baby spinach. You only need 1/2 cup of chopped greens, but you could use twice that amount.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories breakfast, easy, quick
Time 30m
Yield Serves 2
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Beat the eggs and milk in a bowl with salt and pepper to taste. Beat in the greens, garlic and the Parmesan.
- Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a heavy, 8-inch nonstick omelet pan. Drop a bit of egg into the pan and if it sizzles and cooks at once, the pan is ready. Pour in the egg mixture, scraping in every last bit with a heat-proof rubber spatula. Swirl the pan to distribute the eggs and filling evenly over the surface. Shake the pan gently, tilting it slightly with one hand while lifting up the edges of the frittata with the spatula in your other hand, to let the eggs run underneath during the first few minutes of cooking. Once a few layers of egg have cooked during the first couple of minutes of cooking, turn the heat down to low, cover and cook 7 to 10 minutes, until the frittata is puffed and just about set. From time to time remove the lid and loosen the bottom of the omelet with a wooden or heat-proof rubber spatula, tilting the pan, so that the bottom doesn't burn. It will however turn golden.
- If the frittata is still runny on the top, wearing oven mitts, slide the frittata out onto a plate or even better, a saucepan lid that has a handle, reverse the pan over the plate or lid, and holding the two together, flip the plate or lid so that the frittata goes back into the pan on its not-quite-cooked side. Finish for no longer than a minute, then reverse onto a platter. Allow to cool to room temperature, and serve, or chill. Cut into 4 wedges to serve. The wedges pack well and are very portable.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 201, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 14 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 276 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams
FRITTATA WITH GREENS
This is a typical Provençal or Italian frittata, something that is quickly thrown together, especially if you make a point of washing and blanching greens when you get them home from the market. It works best with the more tender greens like chard, beet greens, and spinach.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Time 30m
Yield one 10-inch frittata, serving 4 to 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat a large pot of water over high heat while you stem and wash the greens in two changes of water. Fill a bowl with ice water. When the water comes to a boil, add a generous tablespoon of salt, and the greens. Blanch spinach for 30 seconds only, chard and beet greens for 1 minute, or until tender, and transfer to the ice water. Let sit for a few minutes, then drain, squeeze dry, and chop.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat and add the garlic. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30 seconds to a minute, and stir in the greens. Cook, stirring, for about 1 minute, until coated with oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper and remove from the heat.
- Beat the eggs in a bowl, stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt, freshly ground pepper to taste, the milk, and the cooked greens.
- Clean and dry your pan and return to the stove. Heat over medium-high heat and add the remaining olive oil. Hold your hand above it; it should feel hot. Drop a bit of egg into the pan and if it sizzles and cooks at once, the pan is ready. Pour in the egg mixture, scraping every last bit out of the bowl with a rubber spatula. Swirl the pan to distribute the eggs and filling evenly over the surface. Shake the pan gently, tilting it slightly with one hand while lifting up the edges of the frittata with the spatula in your other hand, to let the eggs run underneath during the first few minutes of cooking. Turn the heat down to low and cover the pan. Cook 8 to 10 minutes, shaking the pan every once in a while, until the frittata is just about set. Meanwhile, light the broiler.
- If the frittata is not quite set on the top, place under the broiler, about 3 inches from the heat, for 1 minute, watching closely, until just beginning to color on the top. Do not allow the eggs to brown too much or they'll taste bitter.
- Remove from the heat, allow to sit in the pan for 5 minutes or longer, then carefully slide out onto a platter, or cut in wedges in the pan and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 169, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 375 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams
FRITTATA WITH LEFTOVER GREENS
Use up leftover cooked greens (which, in my experience, don't reheat so nicely) in this delicious frittata! You can use spinach, Swiss chard, kale, etc.
Provided by ajhorse21
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Eggs Frittata Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack in the upper third of the oven. Beat the eggs and egg whites in a mixing bowl until smooth. Whisk in the parsley, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper until evenly blended; set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion, and season with 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook and stir until the onion softens and turns translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, and cook an additional minute. Add the cooked Swiss chard; cook and stir until the Swiss chard is hot. Pour in the egg mixture, cover, and cook until the edges of the egg have set, about 5 minutes.
- Uncover the frittata, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Broil in the preheated oven until the cheese is golden brown and the center of the frittata has set, about 2 minutes. Remove from the oven, and let stand 3 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 118.4 calories, Carbohydrate 4.8 g, Cholesterol 157.9 mg, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 8.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 376.3 mg, Sugar 1.9 g
GREENS AND GARLIC FRITTATA TO GO
Steps:
- . Beat the eggs in a bowl with salt and pepper to taste. Beat in the greens, garlic and the Parmesan. 2. Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a heavy, 8-inch nonstick omelet pan. Drop a bit of egg into the pan and if it sizzles and cooks at once, the pan is ready. Pour in the egg mixture, scraping in every last bit with a heat-proof rubber spatula. Swirl the pan to distribute the eggs and filling evenly over the surface. Shake the pan gently, tilting it slightly with one hand while lifting up the edges of the frittata with the spatula in your other hand, to let the eggs run underneath during the first few minutes of cooking. Once a few layers of egg have cooked during the first couple of minutes of cooking, turn the heat down to low, cover and cook 7 to 10 minutes, until the frittata is puffed and just about set. From time to time remove the lid and loosen the bottom of the omelet with a wooden or heat-proof rubber spatula, tilting the pan, so that the bottom doesn't burn. It will however turn golden. 3. If the frittata is still runny on the top, wearing oven mitts, slide the frittata out onto a plate or even better, a saucepan lid that has a handle, reverse the pan over the plate or lid, and holding the two together, flip the plate or lid so that the frittata goes back into the pan on its not-quite-cooked side. Finish for no longer than a minute, then reverse onto a platter. Allow to cool to room temperature, and serve, or chill. Cut into 4 wedges to serve. The wedges pack well and are very portable.
MUSHROOM AND GREEN GARLIC FRITTATA
I spend a bundle on mushrooms from a bountiful display at the Dupont Circle FreshFarm Market just about every Sunday-but not in the summer. That's because mushrooms are available practically year-round (many of them are cultivated), while tomatoes, corn, broccoli, and the like have a shorter season. So I reserve my mushroom purchases for when the bulk of the other seasonal produce has faded or hasn't quite arrived. In the spring, I love to combine them with one of the items I spend all winter looking forward to: green garlic, basically an immature form of the plant, picked before it has fully formed its bulbous collection of cloves. You can use the whole thing like a leek or green onion (both of them in the same family), but it has the addictive taste of fresh, pungent garlic throughout. Since I also associate spring with eggs, I like to pair them with mushrooms and green garlic in a simple frittata. If you can't find green garlic or want to make this in another season, feel free to substitute a small leek. Eat this frittata with a side dish, such as salad, bread, and/or hash browns, for a filling meal.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the broiler with the rack about 4 to 5 inches from the flame or element.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs and yogurt; season with salt and pepper.
- In a small ovenproof skillet, such as cast iron, heat the olive oil over medium heat. When it shimmers, add the mushrooms and green garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms exude their juices and the green garlic is tender and starts to brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer the mushrooms and green garlic to a plate.
- Plop the butter into the skillet and let it melt and foam up. As soon as the foam starts to subside, pour in the eggs and swirl the pan so the eggs reach the edges. Let the eggs cook, undisturbed, until they are set on the bottom, about 2 minutes. Scatter the mushrooms, green garlic, and Parmigiano-Reggiano on top and transfer to the broiler.
- Broil for just a minute or two, until the surface of the frittata is set. Remove, transfer to a plate, sprinkle with the mint, and eat.
SPINACH & GARLIC SCAPE FRITTATA
I love spinach and I love garlic scapes. This is one of my favorite spring time recipes and it is so simple to make. I got this recipe with my CSA veggie box from Vermont Valley Community Farms in south-central Wisconsin.
Provided by bungalowten
Categories Breakfast
Time 25m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F
- In a large bowl mix egg, spinach ,cheese, herbs, salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in 10-inch ovenproof skillet on the stove. Add the garlic scapes and sauté until tender on med. heat.(about 5 minutes).
- Pour egg mixture in skillet with garlic and cook over low 3 minutes Place in oven and bake uncovered 10 minutes or until top is set.
- Loosen bottom with spatula and cut into wedges and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 219.5, Fat 17.4, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 359.8, Sodium 248.5, Carbohydrate 1.2, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.7, Protein 13.8
MOSTLY GREENS FRITTATA
Spinach and Swiss chard work equally well in this good-for-you egg dish.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Breakfast & Brunch Recipes
Time 17m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Melt butter in an 8-inch cast-iron skillet. Add garlic; cook until soft, 1 minute. Add spinach; heat through. Season whisked eggs with salt and pepper. Add to skillet and cook, pushing eggs into center to create curds, until almost set, 3 minutes. Sprinkle with Gruyere. Bake at 400 degrees until set and golden, 12 minutes.
Tips:
- Use fresh, organic ingredients whenever possible. This will result in a more flavorful and nutritious frittata.
- Don't overcrowd the pan. If you add too many ingredients, the frittata will not cook evenly.
- Cook the frittata over medium heat. This will prevent the eggs from burning.
- Cover the pan while the frittata is cooking. This will help the frittata to cook evenly.
- Let the frittata cool slightly before serving. This will make it easier to slice and serve.
Conclusion:
The greens and garlic frittata to go is a delicious and healthy breakfast or lunch option. It is packed with protein, vegetables, and healthy fats. This frittata is also easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give this frittata a try.
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