Goat Cheese Frittata

A frittata is a baked omelet – far easier than a normal omelet because it skips that pesky step of flipping it. To make a really good frittata you should have a large (8-inch) well-seasoned cast iron skillet. Be sure to not overcook your frittata under the broiler – slightly undercooked is better, really!


SERVINGS

6-8

PREP TIME

30 min

COOK TIME

15 min

Ingredients

  • 6
    large eggs
  • 2
    large egg whites
  • 1/2
    teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2
    teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2
    teaspoon salt
  • 1/8
    teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1
    tablespoon water
  • 2
    tablespoons olive oil
  • 2
    tablespoons minced shallots
  • 1
    teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/2
    cup diced red bell pepper
  • 1/2
    cup diced zucchini
  • 1
    cup asparagus, woody stems removed, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/4
    cup Montchevré Plain Goat Cheese, large crumbles

Directions

  1. 1

    Position rack in upper third of oven; heat broiler to medium high.

  2. 2

    Whisk eggs, herbs, salt, pepper and water in a medium bowl.

  3. 3

    Heat oil in an 8” cast iron skillet over medium heat.

  4. 4

    Add shallots and garlic and cook for 1 minute, then add bell pepper, zucchini and asparagus and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes to release flavors.

  5. 5

    Pour the egg mixture over the vegetables and cook, lifting the edges of the frittata to allow the uncooked egg to flow underneath, until the bottom is light golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Dot the top of the frittata with the cheese, transfer the pan to the oven and broil until puffy and lightly golden on top, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove and cut into 6 pieces.