Leek Frittata is a simple dish that can be used as a main dish or as a side dish. It is very flexible but at the same time very quick and simple to cook. There are only four ingredients in this dish helping to make it a fridge clear out recipe. Using leeks that have been sauteed until lovely and soft makes this dish so worthwhile.
Leek Frittata (Frittata ai Porri)
A simple dish that is ideal for those last minute hungers. It taes only 25 minutes to cook and easily feeds 6 people.
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Servings: 6 people
Calories: 212kcal
Ingredients
- 30 ml butter 30 ml
- 3 medium Leeks white and tender green parts, cut into 1/2-inch (2 cm)and thoroughly rinsed
- 6 large eggs beaten
- 125 ml parmesan cheese grated
- salt to taste
- ground pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the butter in a large skillet, preferably non-stick, over moderate heat and sauté the leeks for about 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper and cook covered for 15 minutes.
- Combine the eggs and cheese in a bowl and stir to combine. Add the egg mixture to the skillet and stir to combine.
- Cook until the bottom is browned and the top is still runny, 6 to 8 minutes.
- Place under a preheated broiler until the top id lightly browned, 2 to 4 minutes.
- Slide the frittata onto a serving platter and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
A gorgeous simple recipe that is always a pleasure to eat.
Nutrition
Calories: 212kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 669mg | Potassium: 52mg | Sugar: 0.4g
