Egg White Frittata With Leeks Recipe

Name: Egg White Frittata With Leeks
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter; 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 very large leek, white part only, sliced thin and rinsed well; 1 teaspoon thyme leaves; Salt; pepper; 5 large raw egg whites; 3 tablespoons grated pecorino; 1/2 cup baby arugula or other salad green; 1/4 cup mizuna or other salad green; Half a lemon

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons olive oil
1 very large leek, white part only, sliced thin and rinsed well
1 teaspoon thyme leaves
Salt
pepper
5 large raw egg whites
3 tablespoons grated pecorino
1/2 cup baby arugula or other salad green
1/4 cup mizuna or other salad green
Half a lemon

1
Heat the oven to 350 degrees.
2
In a 7-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat, melt the butter with 2 tablespoons olive oil and cook until bubbling.
3
Add the leek and saute until it begins to soften, about 5 minutes.
4
Add the thyme, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 1 more minute.
5
In a small mixing bowl, whisk the egg whites with 2 tablespoons pecorino.
6
Add to the skillet and gently stir together with the leeks for 1 minute, to gently scramble them.
7
Scrape down sides of the pan.
8
Transfer to the oven and bake until the center of the frittata stiffens (check by gently shaking the pan) and it is fully cooked, about 7 minutes.
9
Transfer to a plate, and sprinkle with the remaining tablespoon pecorino.
10
Toss the arugula and mizuna with the remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
11
Season with salt and pepper and place on the frittata.

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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 tablespoon butter, 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons olive oil, 1 very large leek, white part only, sliced thin and rinsed well, 1 teaspoon thyme leaves, and more.

Yes, Egg White Frittata With Leeks falls under the Breakfast 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.

Egg White Frittata With Leeks

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