Hakuna Frittata!

Just like Lion King, when making a frittata, there are no worries! :)

I began my love of frittatas while working as a Pastry Chef at the Aquarium Restaurant in Kemah Texas. I often worked early mornings, prepping for the dinner service that night. The kitchen prep ladies would make breakfast for the staff, and one of the most popular items was a frittata. They would go from station to station, grabbing a handful of bacon from Garde Manger, perhaps some par-cooked Haricots Verts from the saute station, julienne of carrot… whatever tickled their fancy. I’ve even had it with lobster on a few occasions when the executive chef was away from the kitchen… but we were sworn to secrecy!frotada.jpg

Its about as easy as making an omelet, without the flipping or folding. I occasionally make a frittata as a quick breakfast, lunch or even an occasional no frills dinner. You can put any leftover meats or vegetables in it. I always add whatever cheese I have on hand.

Frittata Recipe

3 eggs, beaten
1 tbsp butter or olive oil
1/8 c shallot or onion, minced
1/8 c green or red pepper, diced
1/8 c tomato, seeded and diced
1/4 c shredded cheese (I used gruyere)
1 tbsp parsley
salt
pepper

1. Preheat broiler, and place the oven rack about 6 inches from the top of the oven.

2. Heat a small (8 inch) non-stick oven safe pan over medium heat. Add the onion and pepper and saute for a few minutes until almost cooked. Beat the eggs with about 1 tbsp of water, half of the parsley, salt and pepper.

3. Pour in the egg mixture, stirring constantly for about 30 seconds with a heat resistant rubber spatula. Stop stirring and sprinkle the top with the tomato and shredded cheese. Allow to cook on the stove top, without stirring for another 2-3 minutes. Place the pan in the preheated oven, and broil until puffed and completely set, about 1-2 minutes. Do not overcook, as the eggs will become rubbery.

4. Slide onto a cutting board or serving platter and cut into wedges.

Makes 2 Servings

September 25, 2007 | Filed Under Breakfast, Vegetarian

 

Critiques & Opinions

4 Critiques to “Hakuna Frittata!”

  1. andie on September 25th, 2007 8:54 pm

    I don’t know what I like more Kemah or the Aquarium Restaurant

  2. Candace on September 27th, 2007 9:55 am

    Isn’t Kemah great? :) The Aquarium restaurant was my first real kitchen job…

  3. amanda on September 29th, 2007 9:51 pm

    i love your site. i’m glad i found it! your photos are seriously great and the food looks awesome. a little side comment, did you know that “hakuna” is the negative form of “to have” in swahili, so to say hakuna fritatta is to say you don’t have any fritatta…. just a thought.

  4. Candace on September 30th, 2007 10:02 am

    Oh poo! My play on words didn’t work out like I’d planned… :p Amanda… your blog is awesome… great food and pics!

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