I modified a recipe from The Longevity Kitchen, mainly because we did have the same vegetables and dietary reasons for this baked omelet*.-Mike
Frittata Con Qualsiasi Cosa Abbiate (Italian)
Serves 4
Preheat oven to 375℉ (190℃)
Preheat oven to 375℉ (190℃)
6 organic eggs, beaten
2 Tbs. (30 ml) plain Greek or almond-dairy free yogurt
2 tsp. (10 ml) each: marjoram, thyme, parsley, Italian spice
pinch or two of black pepper
pinch of nutmeg
sea salt
olive oil
some organic: cherry tomatoes cut in half or diced regular tomatoes
3 Tbs. (45 ml) gluten free almond or coconut flour
2 Tbs. (30 ml) grated hard cheese (or daily free cheese)
organic vegetables on hand:
1. Whisk together the eggs, yogurt, herbs and spices in a bowl.
2 Tbs. (30 ml) plain Greek or almond-dairy free yogurt
2 tsp. (10 ml) each: marjoram, thyme, parsley, Italian spice
pinch or two of black pepper
pinch of nutmeg
sea salt
olive oil
some organic: cherry tomatoes cut in half or diced regular tomatoes
3 Tbs. (45 ml) gluten free almond or coconut flour
2 Tbs. (30 ml) grated hard cheese (or daily free cheese)
organic vegetables on hand:
- chopped broccoli
- spinach
- thinly sliced leeks, whites and green parts-well washed
- chopped Swiss chard
- chopped kale
- 2-3 thinly sliced fried potatoes
- sliced zucchini
- sauté onions and garlic
- a few chopped, sauté Jerusalem artichokes (aka sunroof, sunchoke, earth apple, or topinambour)
- chopped asparagus
- etc.
1. Whisk together the eggs, yogurt, herbs and spices in a bowl.
2. In a oven proof or iron skillet, sauté non-leafy vegetables about 6 minutes.
3. Add the leafy vegetables, cover and steam about 2 minutes.
4. Arrange tomatoes on top.
5. Pour egg mixture over the tomatoes.
6. Sprinkle cheese and flour on top.
7. Bake on the center rack of the oven for 10-15 minutes.
8. Turn the oven to boil, move the rack to the top, broil a few minutes until the cheese and flour are golden brown.
9. Serve hot or at room temperature.
10. Try some harissa sauce or salsa on top!
10. Try some harissa sauce or salsa on top!
*Many people avoid eggs because they believe eggs raise cholesterol. Over 100,000 people disproved this myth in a study. In fact, eggs can be part of a healthful diet if not in excess with other cholesterol foods.
