Squash Blossum Frittata

By á-2825

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 Onion (finely chopped)
• 8 Eggs
• 1/4 cup Cacio di Roma or other Sheep's Milk Cheese
• 1/4 cup Freshly Grated Parmigiano Reggiano
• Salt and Freshly Ground Pepper
• 12 Zucchini Blossoms
• 4 egg whites
• 1/2 cup grate parmesan (for dredging)
• Vegetable Oil (for frying)

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat broiler.

2. Heat the olive oil in a 9-inch nonstick saute pan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

3. In a medium bowl, beat the eggs to blend. Add 8 zucchini blossoms, cheese, salt and pepper to taste and mix well to combine.

4. Pour the egg mixture into the skillet and cook until the bottom has set, about 5 minutes. Transfer to oven underneath the broiler, and cook until just set, about 2 minutes more, and serve hot.

*For Fried Squash Blossoms: In a large dutch oven heat 1/2 inch oil to 350F. In a shallow dish add egg whites. In a second shallow dish add grated parmesan. Dip each of the remaining blossom in egg whites and then dredge in parmesan. Fry blossoms until crisps, 1-2 minutes.