Kale & Leeks Frittata Recipe
A vegetarian Italian Recipes recipe with whole eggs - beaten, parmesan cheese - grated, provolone cheese - grated. Ready in 35 min, serves 4.
Curated byKavya Sharma🇮🇳
Instructions
12 steps- 1
To begin making the Kale And Leeks Frittata, in a medium bowl add eggs, parmesan cheese, provolone cheese, thyme, oregano, salt, pepper whisk well until fluffy and keep aside
whole eggs - beaten(4)parmesan cheese - grated(1/3 cup)provolone cheese - grated(1/2 cup)fresh thyme leaves(1/2 teaspoon)dried oregano(1/4 teaspoon)leek - white and green parts chopped small(1)ricotta cheese(1/4 cup)kale - chopped (or spinach)(1/2 cup)salt and pepper - to taste - 2
In a cast iron skillet heat oil, add garlic and onions and saute them until golden brown and the onions will have a slightly caramelised flavor and smell
clove garlic - minced(1)onion - finely chopped(1) - 3
Once done, add chopped leeks (white part) and cook until soft and tender
leek - white and green parts chopped small(1)onion - finely chopped(1)kale - chopped (or spinach)(1/2 cup) - 4
This will take about 5 minutes
- 5
Once the stems have softened, add leeks greens and kale or spinach
leek - white and green parts chopped small(1)kale - chopped (or spinach)(1/2 cup) - 6
Sprinkle some salt and allow the leaves to cook through until all most of the moisture released while cooking is evaporated
fresh thyme leaves(1/2 teaspoon)salt and pepper - to taste - 7
Pour in the egg and cheese mixture to this
parmesan cheese - grated(1/3 cup)provolone cheese - grated(1/2 cup)ricotta cheese(1/4 cup) - 8
Swirl to spread the egg into the kale and leek mixture, so it spreads to the entire base of the pan
leek - white and green parts chopped small(1)kale - chopped (or spinach)(1/2 cup) - 9
Cook the frittata for 7 minutes or until the edge is just set
- 10
Add the ricotta cheese on the top and cover with a lid and cook until eggs are puffed up
whole eggs - beaten(4)parmesan cheese - grated(1/3 cup)provolone cheese - grated(1/2 cup)ricotta cheese(1/4 cup) - 11
Once cooked through from the top and the frittata is puffed up, turn off the heat and serve
- 12
Serve the Kale And Leeks Frittata along with buttered toast, Mulled Apple Juice and fruits to make a wholesome breakfast
whole eggs - beaten(4)leek - white and green parts chopped small(1)kale - chopped (or spinach)(1/2 cup)
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Kale & Leeks Frittata Recipe
A vegetarian Italian Recipes recipe with whole eggs - beaten, parmesan cheese - grated, provolone cheese - grated. Ready in 35 min, serves 4.
Curated byKavya Sharma🇮🇳
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12 steps- 1
To begin making the Kale And Leeks Frittata, in a medium bowl add eggs, parmesan cheese, provolone cheese, thyme, oregano, salt, pepper whisk well until fluffy and keep aside
whole eggs - beaten(4)parmesan cheese - grated(1/3 cup)provolone cheese - grated(1/2 cup)fresh thyme leaves(1/2 teaspoon)dried oregano(1/4 teaspoon)leek - white and green parts chopped small(1)ricotta cheese(1/4 cup)kale - chopped (or spinach)(1/2 cup)salt and pepper - to taste - 2
In a cast iron skillet heat oil, add garlic and onions and saute them until golden brown and the onions will have a slightly caramelised flavor and smell
clove garlic - minced(1)onion - finely chopped(1) - 3
Once done, add chopped leeks (white part) and cook until soft and tender
leek - white and green parts chopped small(1)onion - finely chopped(1)kale - chopped (or spinach)(1/2 cup) - 4
This will take about 5 minutes
- 5
Once the stems have softened, add leeks greens and kale or spinach
leek - white and green parts chopped small(1)kale - chopped (or spinach)(1/2 cup) - 6
Sprinkle some salt and allow the leaves to cook through until all most of the moisture released while cooking is evaporated
fresh thyme leaves(1/2 teaspoon)salt and pepper - to taste - 7
Pour in the egg and cheese mixture to this
parmesan cheese - grated(1/3 cup)provolone cheese - grated(1/2 cup)ricotta cheese(1/4 cup) - 8
Swirl to spread the egg into the kale and leek mixture, so it spreads to the entire base of the pan
leek - white and green parts chopped small(1)kale - chopped (or spinach)(1/2 cup) - 9
Cook the frittata for 7 minutes or until the edge is just set
- 10
Add the ricotta cheese on the top and cover with a lid and cook until eggs are puffed up
whole eggs - beaten(4)parmesan cheese - grated(1/3 cup)provolone cheese - grated(1/2 cup)ricotta cheese(1/4 cup) - 11
Once cooked through from the top and the frittata is puffed up, turn off the heat and serve
- 12
Serve the Kale And Leeks Frittata along with buttered toast, Mulled Apple Juice and fruits to make a wholesome breakfast
whole eggs - beaten(4)leek - white and green parts chopped small(1)kale - chopped (or spinach)(1/2 cup)
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