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This delicious Zucchini Frittata recipe and photos were shared with my by Karen Calanchini, Food
Stylist and Photographer, of Redding, CA.
This is a very colorful and tasty frittata. Any leftovers keep well and can be
gently reheated and served the next day.
More great
Egg Recipes,
Brunch and
Breakfast Recipes.
Zucchini Frittata with Herbs and Goat Cheese
Recipe Type:
Zucchini Squash,
Eggs,
Salsa
Yields: 4 servings
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 8 min
Ingredients:
6 large
eggs
1/4 cup buttermilk, well shaken
2 teaspoon
olive oil
1 cup unpeeled shredded
zucchini squash
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 garlic
cloves, diced
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (any color or variety), halved
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
Coarse salt or sea salt and freshly-ground
pepper, to taste
1/3 cup crumbled goat cheese
1/4 cup
Tomato Raisin Fusion Salsa*
2 tablespoons chopped green onions (white and green parts)
* May substitute your favorite
salsa.
Preparation:
Preheat broiler and move oven
rack up to broiling position.
In a medium-size bowl, whisk
together the eggs and buttermilk until well combine. Add salt and pepper; set
aside.
In a large oven-safe frying pan
or skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add shredded zucchini, onion, garlic, and
red pepper flakes, stirring occasionally, until the zucchini is tender (do not
overcook as zucchini can get mushy). Stir in the cherry tomatoes, mint, basil,
salt, and pepper.
Stir in the prepared egg
mixture to the zucchini mixture.
Add crumbled goat cheese and
the
Tomato Raisin Fusion Salsa
(or your favorite salsa) to the zucchini/egg mixture.
Cook, approximately
2 to 3 minutes, using a spatula to lift the cooked edges and allow any uncooked
eggs to flow underneath. This is so the still uncooked egg mixture can flow
toward the edges and set up.
Place
the pan under the broiler until the frittata is set and the top is golden,
approximately 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 minutes. Remove from oven.
To serve, sprinkle the Zucchini
Frittata with chopped
green onions and cut into serving-size wedges.
Serving Suggestion: This Zucchini Frittata pairs well Sun-dried
Tomato Chicken Sausage or Chipotle Chorizo Chicken Sausage and fresh (in season)
fruits.
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