Herb Frittata with Zucchini and Yellow Squash Recipe

Name: Herb Frittata with Zucchini and Yellow Squash
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil; 7 large eggs; 1/4 cup heavy cream or milk; 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh chives, plus whole chives for garnish; 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1/2 teaspoon coarsely chopped fresh thyme; 1/4 teaspoon finely chopped fresh marjoram; 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt; Freshly ground pepper; 1 small zucchini, cut crosswise into thin rounds; 1 small yellow summer squash, cut crosswise into thin rounds

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
7 large eggs
1/4 cup heavy cream or milk
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh chives, plus whole chives for garnish
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/2 teaspoon coarsely chopped fresh thyme
1/4 teaspoon finely chopped fresh marjoram
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
Freshly ground pepper
1 small zucchini, cut crosswise into thin rounds
1 small yellow summer squash, cut crosswise into thin rounds

1
Heat the butter with 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in a 10-inch ovenproof nonstick skillet over medium-low heat until melted.
2
Preheat the broiler, with the rack about 7 inches from the heat source.
3
Meanwhile, whisk together the eggs, cream, and herbs until well blended.
4
Stir in the salt, and season with pepper.
5
Add the egg mixture to the skillet; cook until the bottom is set and golden, about 4 minutes.
6
Continue to cook, gently shaking the pan occasionally, until 1 inch of the edges is almost set, about 4 minutes more.
7
Remove from heat.
8
Gently press the zucchini and squash on top, overlapping slightly in concentric circles.
9
Broil (checking often) until golden and just cooked through in center, 1 to 2 minutes.
10
Gently slide onto a plate with a spatula; drizzle with the remaining tablespoon oil.
11
Garnish with whole chives.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, 7 large eggs, 1/4 cup heavy cream or milk, and more.

Yes, Herb Frittata with Zucchini and Yellow Squash 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.

Herb Frittata with Zucchini and Yellow Squash

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