Red and Green Frittata
Eggs have protein and iron, important nutrients for fertility. Broccoli is a good source of folate and fibre. This baked frittata, full of colourful vegetables, is a delicious way to eat them, for brunch or a light lunch or supper.
Excerpted from Cooking to Conceive, copyright 2009, courtesy Chronicle Books
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Ingredients
- 6 cups broccoli florets bite-size
- 8 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
- 1 red bell pepper cut into 1/4-inch (6 mm) thick slices
- 1 cup white Cheddar or fontina cheese grated, divided
- 4 tbsp Parmesan cheese grated, divided
- 2 tsp olive oil
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Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add the broccoli and cook until just tender, about 3 minutes. Drain well.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl. Stir in the broccoli, red pepper, 3/4 -cup (36 ounces) of the Cheddar, and 3 tablespoons (45 ml) of the Parmesan cheese.
- Heat the oil in a 12-inch (305 mm) ovenproof nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat. Pour the egg mixture into the pan and reduce the heat to medium. Cook for 3 minutes to set the bottom of the frittata. Sprinkle the top with the remaining 1/4 -cup of the Cheddar (12 ounces) and 1 tablespoon (15 ml) Parmesan cheese.
- Transfer the pan to the oven and bake until the frittata is set in the centre and slightly puffy, about 15 minutes.
- Let cool for 5 minutes in the pan, and then run a spatula around the edges and slide onto a large plate.
