Fluffy frittata with spinach
Ingredients
1 ½ tbs olive oil
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
8 eggs, separated
140g frozen chopped spinach, thawed and wrung dry or
140 g fresh spinach, cleaned, blanched, well-drained and chopped
½ cup ricotta cheese
½ tsp salt
½ tsp ground pepper, freshly ground
Pinch nutmeg
1/3 cup Grana Padano cheese, grated
Preparation
1
In a medium oven-proof skillet heat the olive oil, add the garlic and cook until softened.
2
In a glass or metal bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. In another bowl, beat the egg yolks and stir in the spinach and ricotta cheese; season with the salt, pepper and nutmeg. Fold in the egg whites.
3
Pour the mixture into the hot skillet and cook over medium heat until just set around the edges, about 2 minutes.
4
Transfer the frittata to the oven and bake at 200°C until golden and fluffy, about 15 minutes.
5
Sprinkle the Grana Padano all over the top and bake for 2 minutes.
6
Cut into wedges and serve immediately.
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About
Fluffy, light and delicious lunch or dinner frittata.
Yield:
4
Added:
Sunday, February 12, 2012 - 12:59pm
