Cheesy Broccoli Frittata

If you have broccoli sitting in your refrigerator shelf for a long time and  have no idea what to do with it, give this recipe a try. It is easy, yummy, and nutritious.

Here is what you need:

300g of broccoli  (of course it doesn't have to be exact :) )

200g of cheddar cheese (or your other favorite cheese), shredded

1 medium size onion, thinly sliced

3-4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced (or adjust to taste)
1/3 cup fresh basil, chopped

6 eggs

1 cup heavy cream (or milk)

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp of salt

Pepper to taste

 

Before you start:

1. Cut broccoli head (trim off the stems) into bite- sized pieces. Run them under water to wash away any grit.

2. Bring 3-4 cups of water to a rapid boil. Add a tbsp of salt.

3. Prepare a bowl of ice water and have it next to your stove.

4. Preheat the oven at 350F.

Now, lets get started:

Add the broccoli florets to the boiling water and cook for about 2 minutes. Remove and immediately plunge into ice water to stop the cooking process. Pour into a colander and let drain completely.

Meanwhile add about a tbsp of olive oil to a pan and sauté sliced onion and garlic.

Grease a baking pan. Line the bottom of the pan with 2/3 of shredded cheddar. Mix the rest of cheddar with the cooked broccoli and place over the cheese.

Add sautéed onion, garlic, and chopped basil.

 

In a separate bowl, beat the eggs lightly. Whisk in heavy cream and add salt and pepper. Pour the mixture over cheese and broccoli.

Place in the oven and bake for 45 minutes, or until the eggs are set and knife inserted in the middle comes out clean.

 

 

 

Serve hot and enjoy with a side salad and your favorite dressing.

Note: You can also make this frittata in a pan. Just mix all the ingredient together and pour into a non-stick pan  and fry until both sides are cooked.