Rhyming Zucchini Ricotta Frittata (With Sausage) |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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I enjoy making breakfast on the weekends so I'm always looking for new recipes. I found this on another site & ended up really liking it so sharing with other Zaar cookers. I like using fresh herbs but you can sub in dried if you prefer. Ingredients:
2 -3 ounces breakfast sausage, casing removed & crumbled |
1 zucchini, thinly sliced |
1 green onion, finely chopped |
1 garlic clove, minced |
1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt |
4 large eggs |
4 large egg whites |
1/2 cup ricotta cheese |
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated |
3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (or about 3 tsp dried) |
2 tablespoons fresh chives, snipped (or about 2 tsp dried) |
1 tablespoon fresh basil, choppedl (or about 1 tsp dried) |
1/4 teaspoon black pepper |
1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt |
1/2 teaspoon olive oil |
Directions:
1. Preheat broiler.
2. In a medium ovenproof skillet, over medium-high heat, brown sausage meat. Drain grease.
3. Add zucchini & green onion; cook about 4 mins, stirring, until zucchini is just tender.
4. Add garlic & sauté about 30 seconds, until fragrant; season with 1st amount of salt. Transfer veggies to a bowl & let cool for 10 minutes
5. In a medium bowl, whisk eggs & egg whites. Add ricotta, parmesan, parsley, chives, basil, pepper & remaining salt; whisk until smooth.Stir in cooked vegetables & sausage.
6. Wipe out same skillet & reduce heat to medium-low. Add olive oil, swirling to coat the bottom. Pour in egg mixture, shaking pan to distribute evenly.
7. Cook 5 - 7 mins until edges are set & frittata is browned on the bottom,.
8. Place skillet under broiler on bottom rack. Broil 2 – 3 mins until top of frittata is set.
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