Spring Pea Frittata

Name: Spring Pea Frittata
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 6 larges eggs; 1 small bunch fresh mint, stems removed, torn into small pieces; 118 milliliters fresh peas, blanched and drained; 6 servings Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1 leek stalk (light part only), sliced thin; 2 Tbsps olive oil; 57 grams ricotta salata, crumbled (or fresh ricotta or goat cheese)

Spring Pea Frittata might be just the morn meal you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains roughly 7g of protein, 10g of fat, and a total of 140 calories. This recipe covers 8% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 6. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Spring. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, primal, and vegetarian diet. If you have eggs, ricotta salata, leek stalk, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 30 minutes.

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°F.

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Heat the oil in a large ovenproof sauté pan over medium heat.

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Cooking Oil

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Frying Pan

Add the leek and sauté until soft, then add the peas and cook for 2 to 3 minutes more.

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Leek

Peas

Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, beat the eggs with 1 tablespoon water.

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Water

Egg

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Bowl

Add the eggs and half the mint to the pan, season with the salt and pepper, and cook, lifting the edges with a spatula to allow the uncooked eggs to flow to the bottom. When the frittata is partly cooked (7 to 10 minutes), sprinkle on the ricotta and transfer the pan to the oven.

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Salt And Pepper

Ricotta Cheese

Egg

Mint

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Spatula

Oven

Frying Pan

Bake until puffed, golden, and set, 8 to 10 minutes.

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Remove and allow to cool slightly.

Garnish with the remaining mint to taste and serve.

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Mint

A frittata is easy to improvise and will taste delicious with just about any ingredient you decide to toss in. Experiment freely with everything from hard or soft cheeses to chopped onions and shallots to a handful of diced ham or cooked bacon.

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Cooked Bacon