Quinoa-Mushroom Frittata With Fresh Herbs Recipe

Name: Quinoa-Mushroom Frittata With Fresh Herbs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup uncooked quinoa (or 1 1/2 cups cooked); 6 large pasture-raised eggs; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or tarragon; 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme leaves; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 4 green onions or garlic scapes, thinly sliced; 1 cup sliced mushrooms such as maitake, shiitake, or chanterelle, brushed clean and sliced; Olive oil; 1/4 cup assorted pitted olives, whole or chopped

Servings: persons

3/4 cup uncooked quinoa (or 1 1/2 cups cooked)
6 large pasture-raised eggs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or tarragon
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 green onions or garlic scapes, thinly sliced
1 cup sliced mushrooms such as maitake, shiitake, or chanterelle, brushed clean and sliced
Olive oil
1/4 cup assorted pitted olives, whole or chopped

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["Cook the quinoa according to the package instructions. Set aside.", "In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, then stir in the quinoa, Parmesan, herbs, pepper, green onions or garlic
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scapes, and mushrooms.", "Coat a medium, ovenproof skillet with a thick layer of olive oil. Place over medium high heat, add the egg mixture, and sprinkle with the olives. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes without stirring.", "Preheat the broiler with the rack in the second position from the top. Broil the frittata until the top is lightly browned and the eggs have firmed up in the center, 3 to 4 minutes.", "Remove the frittata from the oven and let it rest for 3 minutes. Loosen the edges with a spatula and cut into 6 wedges. Serve immediately."]

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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: 3/4 cup uncooked quinoa (or 1 1/2 cups cooked), 6 large pasture-raised eggs, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, and more.

Yes, Quinoa-Mushroom Frittata With Fresh Herbs 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.

Quinoa-Mushroom Frittata With Fresh Herbs

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