Frittata With Chard And Roasted Red Peppers Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time40 Min
Ready In50 MinHealth IndexAverage
Servings2Cuisine
CourseMethod
SpecialityVegetarian
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 1 bunch Swiss chard, stalks removed, washed and dried
 Leek1 Large
 Unsalted butter2 Tablespoon
 Olive oil1 Tablespoon
 Thyme1 Teaspoon, minced
 Marjoram1 Teaspoon, minced
 1 teaspoon salt, plus salt to taste
 2 large red bell peppers, roasted and coarsely chopped
 Eggs6
 Milk1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Bread crumbs1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Fontina Cheese1/2 Cup (16 tbs), grated
 Parmesan cheese1 /2 Cup (16 tbs), grated
 Ground black pepper1 To taste

Directions

GETTING READY
1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2) Grease 9-inch square baking dish with butter.
3) Stack chard leaves and cut crosswise into ribbons.

MAKING
4) In a large pan heat butter and oil over medium heat and fry leeks for 5 minutes.
5) Stir in chard, thyme, marjoram and 1 teaspoon salt. Fry for approximately 7 minutes.
6) Take off from heat and add the peppers. Let stand to cool.
7) In a large bowl beat eggs with the milk and blend well.
8) Stir in bread crumbs, cheeses and chard mixture.
9) Sprinkle salt and pepper.
10) Pour into prepared baking dish.
11) Baker for 40 minutes till firm at the center.
12) Take out from oven and let cool.
13) Put into a portable serving dish and cover in plastic wrap. Pack in a cooler.

SERVING
14) Cut into squares before serving.
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