Frittata with potatoes, sweet peppers, herbs and cheese
4 servings
60 minutes
Frittata with potatoes, sweet peppers, herbs, and cheese is a dish that comes from Italian cuisine but is loved worldwide. This airy, aromatic casserole resembles an omelet but gains a rich flavor and texture from the addition of potatoes and vegetables. Bacon adds a savory note to the dish while cheeses provide softness and tenderness. Sweet peppers add freshness, herbs bring sophistication, and garlic and onion deepen the aroma. Frittata is a versatile dish that can be served for breakfast, lunch or dinner. It pairs wonderfully with fresh bread and a light salad and makes an excellent snack when cold. It's easy to prepare yet looks impressive—an ideal choice for a cozy home gathering!
1
Whisk the eggs, herbs, Parmesan, salt, and pepper.
- Fresh herbs: to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese: 3 tablespoons
2
Heat the pan, cut the bacon, and fry it over medium heat. Place the fried bacon in a large bowl, wait for a while, and drain the fat.
- Bacon: 6 pieces
3
Cut the potatoes and fry them in the same pan over medium heat until golden brown for about 3 minutes. Add salt and pepper. Reduce the heat, cover with a lid, and simmer the potatoes for another 3 minutes. Remember to stir occasionally.
- Potato: 4 pieces
- Fresh herbs: to taste
4
Transfer the potatoes to a bowl with bacon.
- Potato: 4 pieces
- Bacon: 6 pieces
5
Chop the onion, garlic, and bell pepper finely.
- Onion: 1 piece
- Garlic: 2 cloves
- Sweet pepper (capsicum): 1 piece
6
Heat the pan, pour in some oil and fry the vegetables for about 4 minutes, then add spinach or arugula. Mix thoroughly.
- Vegetable oil: to taste
- Onion: 1 piece
- Garlic: 2 cloves
- Sweet pepper (capsicum): 1 piece
- Rocket (arugula): 210 g
7
Transfer the contents of the pan to a bowl with bacon and potatoes.
- Onion: 1 piece
- Garlic: 2 cloves
- Sweet pepper (capsicum): 1 piece
- Rocket (arugula): 210 g
- Potato: 4 pieces
- Bacon: 6 pieces
8
Pour the whipped eggs over the vegetables, mix, and place in the pan.
- Fresh herbs: to taste
9
Cook the frittata on low heat for 2-3 minutes. Use a spatula to make small indentations for the liquid to escape. Reduce the heat and fry for another 5 minutes. Remove the lid and sprinkle grated cheese on top. Fry the dish until done on low heat.
- Rossiysky cheese: 120 g
