Frittata Di Zucchine (Zucchini Frtittata) Recipe

Name: Frittata Di Zucchine (Zucchini Frtittata)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large onion chopped coarsely; 2 tabelspoons olive oil; 1 1/2 pounds (about 4 small) zucchini first cut in half lengthwise, then cut into thin cross wise slices; 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves coarsely chopped; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme chopped; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 5 extra large eggs; 1/2 teaspoon salt; freshly milled pepper to taste; 1/2 cup parmagiano reggiano or a mixture of parmagiano and pecorino cheese; 2 tablespoons olive oil

Servings: persons

1 large onion chopped coarsely
2 tabelspoons olive oil
1 1/2 pounds (about 4 small) zucchini first cut in half lengthwise, then cut into thin cross wise slices
2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon fresh thyme chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
5 extra large eggs
1/2 teaspoon salt
freshly milled pepper to taste
1/2 cup parmagiano reggiano or a mixture of parmagiano and pecorino cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil

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1 saute the onion in two tablespoons of oil until it wilts. Add the zucchini and cover. Steam over medium heat until thezucchini is tender but not mushy 10 to 12 minutes, stirring a few times while it cooks. Just before it is done add the fresh basil thyme and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
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2 place the mixture in a colander to allow excess water to drain out about 10 minutes. Beat the eggs lightly with salt pepper and cheese. Add the drained and cooled zucchini and onion to the eggs. Heat the 2 tablespoons of oil in 12 inch frying pan or omelet pan until the egg sizzles in it,
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3 pour in the egg mixture using a fork to distribute the zucchini evenly. Cook over very gentle heat for 12 to 15 minutes until the eggs are set. Take care not to overcook the eggs or they will lose their delicacy. They should not actually brown.
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4 to cook the surface slide the onelet pan 6 inches under the broiler for 1 to 2 minutes just until the top is golden. Use a spatula to loosen thefrittata and turn it out onto a plate bottom sidefacing dish. Serve warm or cold cut into wedges

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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 large onion chopped coarsely, 2 tabelspoons olive oil, 1 1/2 pounds (about 4 small) zucchini first cut in half lengthwise, then cut into thin cross wise slices, 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves coarsely chopped, and more.

Yes, Frittata Di Zucchine (Zucchini Frtittata) 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.

Frittata Di Zucchine (Zucchini Frtittata)

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