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Melinda's Favorite Frittata
I don't use any cheese in this, but you could add 1 cup grated
melting cheese to the egg mixture and dust top with grated hard
cheese such as parmesan, romano or dry jack. 1 lb. fava bean pods = approx. 3/4 cup.
What you need
- 2 cups prepared fava beans (see below)
- 5 large eggs
- 2-3 tbl water
- 1 cup quartered artichoke hearts
- 1/2 lb. hot italian sausage, removed from casing and crumbled (optional - sub chili flakes for vegetarian/vegan)
- 3/4 cup fresh parsley, divided
- 1 tsp grated lemon zest
- Kosher salt
- Black Pepper
- Olive oil
How to make it
- Preheat oven to 375º
- In an ovenproof skillet, brown sausage until thoroughly
cooked through, or heat oil and add chili flakes
- Add fava beans and 1/2 tsp salt - cook about 4-5 minutes
- Add artichoke hearts, remove from heat and allow to cool
to room temperature
- Beat eggs, water, 1/2 cup parsley and lemon zest
- Taste vegetable mixture for seasoning - add additional salt
and pepper if needed
- Add to eggs
- Pour into an oiled baking dish
- Bake for approximately 35-45 minutes until lightly browned
around the edges, and center jiggles slightly
- Remove from oven and allow to stand about 10-15 minutes
- Sprinkle remaining parsley over top and serve warm or at
room temperature
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