Frittata in a frying pan
1 serving
20 minutes
Frittata is a classic Italian dish that resembles an omelet but has a richer flavor due to vegetables, cheese, and spices. Its roots trace back to peasant cuisine traditions where each housewife used available ingredients to create a hearty breakfast. Frittata cooked in a pan with leeks, juicy tomatoes, and tender ramiro peppers is infused with the aroma of Italian herbs, giving it zest. Melted mozzarella adds a creamy texture while herbs refresh the taste. This versatile dish can be served as a standalone dinner, light lunch, or even a picnic snack. Frittata is easy to prepare – just one pan and a few minutes of patience are needed to achieve a golden crust and tender filling.
1
Chop the leek finely.
- Leek: 20 g
2
Pour oil into the pan with a pinch of coarse sea salt. Heat the oil.
- Olive oil: 1 tablespoon
- Coarse sea salt: pinch
3
Cut the tomatoes into large pieces.
- Tomatoes: 100 g
4
Crack eggs into a mug and add salt.
- Chicken egg: 4 pieces
- Sea salt: to taste
5
Add Italian herbs and black pepper. Mix thoroughly.
- Italian herbs blend: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
6
Fry the onion and tomato on high heat for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Leek: 20 g
- Tomatoes: 100 g
7
Cut the pepper into small cubes.
- Ramiro pepper: 50 g
8
Add ramiro to the egg mixture and stir.
- Ramiro pepper: 50 g
9
Add chopped mozzarella for pizza to the egg mixture.
- Pizza mozzarella (low-moisture): 30 g
10
Pour the prepared egg mixture over the sautéed vegetables. Simmer covered on medium heat for about 12 minutes.
- Chicken egg: 4 pieces
- Ramiro pepper: 50 g
- Pizza mozzarella (low-moisture): 30 g
11
Transfer to a plate, garnish with greens, and serve.
- Fresh herbs: to taste
