GRAIN FRITTATA WITH CHILE, LIME AND FRESH HERBS

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You may think of frittatas as leftovers' idea of heaven, but is it yours? For a frittata to look forward to, throw in leftover grains: The result is something like a Spanish tortilla, pleasingly dense, but with more bounce. Add an acid, like lime, and umami, like fish sauce, which melts into an underlying savoriness when warmed. Whatever you do, don't turn on the oven for this. Instead, stir the frittata on the stove and all but the top will set - nothing a few minutes covered can't fix (no precarious flip!). Finally, put a salad on top. The herby one here adds pep to the substantial frittata, as does a final squeeze of lime.

Provided by Ali Slagle

Categories     breakfast, brunch, for two, lunch, quick, snack, weekday, weeknight, grains and rice, main course

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons fish sauce
1 cup cooked farro (or wheat berries, barley, spelt or rice)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 shallot, coarsely chopped (about 1/4 cup)
1 Thai bird chile or 1/2 small jalapeño, thinly sliced (about 1/2 teaspoon)
1/2 cup loosely packed dill, cilantro and-or mint leaves
2 tablespoons thinly sliced scallions
1 lime, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and 1/4 cup water until bubbles form, then whisk in the fish sauce until combined. Using a rubber spatula, mix in the farro.
  • In an 8- or 9-inch nonstick skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the shallot and chile, and sauté until softened, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low, then pour in the egg-grain mixture. Using the rubber spatula, stir the eggs to mix in the shallot and chile. Let sit undisturbed until the edges of the eggs start to bubble and cook, just a minute. Then run your spatula across the bottom of the pan to pull the eggs from the edges to the center. Create holes in the center of the frittata as well, tilting the pan as needed so wet egg runs into the empty space created by your spatula. Continue pulling and agitating the eggs until the surface is wet but mostly set when you tilt the pan, about 7 to 10 minutes, depending on the size of your pan.
  • Smooth the top of the frittata, then cover with a lid or foil and let cook until the eggs are just set, about 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine the herbs and scallions in a small bowl, then squeeze in enough lime to lightly moisten (about 1 tablespoon or 1/4 lime). Toss with your fingers to combine.
  • Once the frittata is cooked, loosen the sides with your rubber spatula and slide onto a serving platter. Top with herbs and scallions and serve immediately with extra lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 254, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 14 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 307 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

Rose Rosey
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This recipe is a fail. The frittata never set properly and it was a gooey mess.


Happy salawu
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my frittata turned out rubbery and overcooked.


Goutam Mandal
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This frittata was a waste of time and ingredients. It was bland and tasteless.


Emmanuel Ayo
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I would not make this frittata again. I found the flavors to be too strong and overpowering.


Muhammad Mubiru
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Overall, I thought this frittata was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't great either.


Arinze Pascal
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The frittata was good, but I think it would have been better with a different type of cheese. I used cheddar, but I think a Mexican cheese blend would have been better.


GG KAY
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I found this frittata to be a bit dry. I think I'll add more milk or cream next time.


Eneida Ruiz
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This frittata was a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add more chile and lime next time.


Abhijot Chahal
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I've made this frittata several times now and it's always a winner. My family loves it!


Yolanda Nkabinde
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This is a great recipe for a crowd. I made it for a potluck and it was a hit.


caneil buchanan
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I love the combination of flavors in this frittata. The chile and lime give it a nice kick, and the fresh herbs add a refreshing touch.


zama hudz
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Delicious and easy to make - perfect for a quick and healthy breakfast or lunch.


Abdul Khaliq
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This was a great recipe! I made it for brunch and it was a big hit.


Nuraiya Yeasmin
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I thought the grain blend in this frittata was a nice touch. It gave it a bit more substance than a traditional frittata.


abdul karim jahangir
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This frittata was a great way to use up leftover grains. It was also a nice change from my usual breakfast routine.


Hafashimana Emmanuel
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The chile-lime flavor of this frittata was fantastic. I especially loved the addition of fresh cilantro.


Precious Girl
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I had never made a frittata before, but this recipe was easy to follow and turned out great. I'll definitely be making it again.


Bilal Ansari
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This frittata was a hit with my family! The flavors of the chile, lime, and fresh herbs were perfectly balanced, and the grain blend gave it a nice texture.