Summer calls for lighter meals that are easily prepared and can be eaten both warm or cold. This Summery Frittata is an excellent choice to fill the fridge and be nibbled on from various family members, or to be served as a light main dish for a summer dinner. Use seasonal veggies, such as green beans, celery and green onions which I picked up from my local farm this week. The eggs are from there too, from pastured, happy chickens free to roam and pick from the earth what hens tend to do naturally. The yolks are a deep orange and the omega 3 fatty acid ratio will be much higher than what one would find in caged hens. You can taste the difference too!
Summery Frittata
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Author: Eat Holistic LLC
Serves: 6 servings
Ingredients
- EGG MIXTURE
- 8 large organic eggs
- ¼ cup organic milk or dairy-alternative milk
- ½-1 tsp of Himalayan sea salt (mineral-rich)
- 1 ½ tsp dried Herb de Provence blend
- 3-4 swirls with black pepper mill
- FILLING
- 1 TBSP extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 TBSP sliced green onion
- ¾ cup green beans, sliced diagonally into thin slices
- ½ cup celery stalks, cut into fine cubes
- pinch of sea salt
- 2 ounces organic goat cheese, crumbled
- OPTIONAL: One 7 oz (198g) packet of Applegate organic Black Forest Ham slices, cubed.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 F. Lightly oil an 8 inch square glass or ceramic baking dish
- Heat olive oil in sauteé pan, add onion, green beans and celery, stir fry for about 5-6 minutes until beans are slightly softened but still crunchy.
- Add spices and sauteé another 3-5 min. You may need to add a little water to prevent sticking.
- Whisk the egg mixture in a bowl with a large balloon whisk until foamy, about 30 whisks.
- Combine with veggie mixture and pour into glass or ceramic dish. Add the pre-cooked ham (if using) and goats' cheese.
- Bake 25-40 min until the edges are pulling away from the side and the center does not
- jiggle anymore.
- Serve immediately with a fresh green salad, or enjoy later at room temperature.
- Makes a great work or school lunch the next day.
- TIP: Once refrigerator cold, this frittata dish can easily be cut into very thin slices and even served as an appetizer.
