Baked Tunisian Carrot, Potato and Tuna Frittata Recipe

Name: Baked Tunisian Carrot, Potato and Tuna Frittata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound boiling potatoes, peeled and cut in small dice (about 1/2 inch); 3/4 pound carrots, peeled and cut in small dice (about 1/2 inch); 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 large garlic cloves, mashed with a pinch of salt in a mortar and pestle or finely chopped; 2 teaspoons caraway seeds, ground; Salt; freshly ground pepper to taste; 1 tablespoon harissa dissolved in 2 tablespoons water, or 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne (to taste); 1 6-ounce can of olive oil-packed light tuna (not albacore), drained and broken up with a fork; 1/4 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley; 8 large eggs

Servings: persons

1/2 pound boiling potatoes, peeled and cut in small dice (about 1/2 inch)
3/4 pound carrots, peeled and cut in small dice (about 1/2 inch)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 large garlic cloves, mashed with a pinch of salt in a mortar and pestle or finely chopped
2 teaspoons caraway seeds, ground
Salt
freshly ground pepper to taste
1 tablespoon harissa dissolved in 2 tablespoons water, or 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne (to taste)
1 6-ounce can of olive oil-packed light tuna (not albacore), drained and broken up with a fork
1/4 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
8 large eggs

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2
Steam the potatoes and carrots above 1 inch of boiling water until tender, about 10 minutes.
3
Place the oil in a 2-quart baking dish or a 9-inch cast iron skillet.
4
Rub the oil over the sides of the pan, and place in the oven.
5
Meanwhile, whisk the eggs in a large bowl.
6
Whisk in garlic, caraway, salt (about 1/2 teaspoon) and pepper to taste and harissa.
7
Stir in the potatoes, carrots, tuna and parsley.
8
Remove the baking dish from the oven, scrape the egg mixture into the hot baking dish and place in the oven.
9
Bake 30 to 35 minutes until lightly colored on the top and set.
10
Allow to cool for 10 minutes or longer before serving.
11
Serve warm or at room temperature.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pound boiling potatoes, peeled and cut in small dice (about 1/2 inch), 3/4 pound carrots, peeled and cut in small dice (about 1/2 inch), 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 large garlic cloves, mashed with a pinch of salt in a mortar and pestle or finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Baked Tunisian Carrot, Potato and Tuna Frittata falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Baked Tunisian Carrot, Potato and Tuna Frittata

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