Frittata and Tomato Sandwich

Name: Frittata and Tomato Sandwich
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 8 slices country-style bread; 7 eggs, lightly beaten; 59 milliliters fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped; 2 Tbsps extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for brushing; 118 milliliters fontina or provolone cheese, grated; 4 servings Red pepper flakes, to taste, optional; 4 servings Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 vine-ripe tomatoes; 454 grams zucchini

Need a vegetarian main course? Frittatan and Tomato Sandwich could be a super recipe to try. This recipe serves 4. One serving contains 402 calories, 22g of protein, and 20g of fat. Head to the store and pick up bread, vine-ripe tomatoes, basil leaves, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the eggs you could follow this main course with the Rose Levy Beranbaum's Chocolate Tomato Cake with Mystery Ganache as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 35 minutes.

Instructions

Preheat broiler.

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Broiler

Trim away the ends of the zucchini, and then cut lengthwise. Toss with 1 tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Arrange on baking sheet, cut side up. Broil until lightly browned, then turn and broil on the skin side until the zucchini are just tender.

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Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Salt And Pepper

Zucchini

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Baking Sheet

Transfer to a cutting board and slice crosswise about 1/4-inch thick.

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Cutting Board

Stir the zucchini and basil into the beaten eggs. Season with salt and pepper.

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Salt And Pepper

Zucchini

Basil

Egg

Heat a 10-inch flameproof nonstick skillet over moderate high heat.

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Frying Pan

Add the remaining 1/2 tablespoon olive oil. When skillet is hot, add the egg mixture.

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Olive Oil

Egg

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Frying Pan

Let the eggs cook without stirring until they begin to set, then lift the edges with a spatula and let the uncooked eggs run underneath. Continue cooking until the eggs are mostly cooked but still a little moist on top.

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Egg

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Spatula

Place the skillet under the broiler just until the surface of the frittata no longer moist, about 30 seconds, then sprinkle the cheese on top and broil again until the cheese melts, about 30 seconds longer. Slide the frittata onto a serving plate and let cool to room temperature.

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Cheese

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Broiler

Frying Pan

Set the oven temperature to 375 degrees F.

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Oven

Brush the bread slices on both sides with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, place on baking sheet.

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Salt And Pepper

Olive Oil

Bread

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Baking Sheet

Bake until lightly browned and crisp.

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Oven

Cut the frittata into slices, place on warm slice of toast, place 1/2 slice of tomato on top of frittata, season with salt and pepper and chili flakes to taste, and cover with another piece of toast.

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Salt And Pepper

Red Pepper Flakes