How many different recipes can be prepared with an egg? Surely hundreds of options come to mind, and all of them delicious, but… what would you think if we told you that we are going to cook a frittata?
Yes, that’s what I said. Buy courgettes, asparagus, eggs, milk, and Fragata pitted black olives. And now let’s get started! That’s all you need to begin preparing this delicious recipe of Italian origin.
The word “frittata” has no direct translation. There’s nothing quite like it elsewhere, although its shape and ingredients may resemble French quiche, omelette, Spanish tortilla, or even pizza.
Unlike other types of tortillas, the frittata is open-faced, with ingredients and seasoning added on top, typically including meat, vegetables, cheese, mushrooms, etc.
A naturally humble dish made chiefly with eggs, it can accommodate almost anything you have on hand at home. Frittata is the perfect example of versatility, because of the way it is eaten, at no particular time of the day. It’s perfect as a simple dinner or snack, as a way to use up leftovers, and it’s equally enjoyable whether served hot or cold.
And if it’s made in to a Mediterranean recipe using the finest Fragata olives, even better.
Ingredients:
- 4 eggs
- 125 ml milk
- 100 g cottage cheese
- 100 g courgette
- 1 spring onion
- 1/2 red pepper
- 1 bunch of green asparagus
- Salt
- Pepper
- Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- Fragata pitted black olives
Preparation:
- Preheat the oven to 180º. Cut the olives into slices. In a frying pan that can be placed in the oven, using a little oil, sauté the spring onion and diced pepper for a few seconds, then add the chopped asparagus and sauté everything together.
- Add the diced courgette and sauté, season with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, beat the eggs together with the milk, salt, pepper, oregano and thyme, mix well and set aside.
- Pour the mixture into the frying pan, cooking over high heat. Stir gently to start setting the eggs. Reduce the heat and spread the ricotta evenly over the top, along with