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Arugula and Spring Onion Frittata

The Washington Post, April 26, 2006
  • Course: Breakfast, Main Course

Summary:

Frittatas are really fun to make, using a technique that's easily mastered. Even better, frittatas are great at room temperature, so they are perfect for entertaining. One warning, though: Resist the urge to cut back on the oil. It's all that stands between you and a stuck-in-the-pan mess.

8 servings

Ingredients:

  • 8 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 0.330 cup regular or 2 percent milk
  • 0.330 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon chopped chives
  • Salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 0.330 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 coarsely chopped spring onions (scallions), white and tender green parts only
  • 2 ounces (about 4 cups) arugula

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.

In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, Parmesan cheese, chives and salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.

In a 10-inch nonstick, ovenproof skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over medium heat. Add the spring onions and cook until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the arugula, cover the pan and cook for 1 minute. Remove the cover and stir the arugula just until it wilts. Add the remaining oil and increase the heat to medium-high. Let the oil heat for 1 minute, then pour in the egg mixture. Use a fork to evenly distribute the arugula without scrambling the eggs. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes without stirring until you see the edges just starting to cook. Transfer to the oven.

Bake until the frittata has puffed and browned around the edges and is firm in the center, 8 to 10 minutes. To serve, slide the frittata onto a platter or invert the frittata onto the platter so the browned side is face up. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Recipe Source:

Adapted from former Food section recipe editor Stephanie Witt Sedgwick.

Tested by Stephanie Witt Sedgwick for The Washington Post.
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Nutrition Facts
Information per serving
Calories: 175
% Daily Values*
Total Fat: 15g 23
Saturated Fat: 4g 20
Cholesterol: 215mg 72
Sodium: 162mg7
Total Carbohydrates: 2g 1
Dietary Fiber: n/a 0
Sugar: n/a
Protein: 8g
*Percent Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Total Fat: Less than65g
Saturated Fat: Less than20g
Cholesterol: Less than300mg
Sodium:Less than2,400mg
Total Carbohydrates: 300g
Dietary Fiber: 25g

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