Spinach and Tomato Frittata

The wonderful frittata is a simple Italian meal, the main ingredients are eggs and you can use a wide variety of ingredients to fill the omelet. Depending on how you make it, the taste is similar to eating a quiche without the pastry, it’s great!

Ingredients (Serves 2-4)

6 eggs
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion
5 medium mushrooms, sliced
2 cups baby spinach
10 cherry tomatoes, halved
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Sea salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste

Preheat grill to medium high heat.

In a medium bowl crack six eggs and beat well. Add salt and pepper.

Place a large non stick frying pan over medium-low heat and add olive oil.

Add chopped onions and mushrooms to pan. Stir and cook for about 5-8 minutes or until mushrooms are soft and brown.

Add spinach, tomatoes, parsley, a little more salt and pepper. Stir everything together well, cook for about 5 minutes.

Pour raw egg mixture over vegetables, shake the frying pan gently to make sure the eggs are covering all vegetables. Cook for about 3 minutes or until the frittata is set around the edges.

Place frying pan under grill and cook for 5-7 minutes or until the top is entirely set.

Slice into wedges and serve salad.