Broccoli, Onion, Olive & Manchego Cheese Frittata

Servings: 4
Course: Breakfast, Lunch/Dinners

Ingredients
  

  • 2 whole eggs, beaten and seasoned
  • 4 egg whites, beaten and seasoned
  • 2 cups (60g/2.1 oz.) brocolli florets
  • 60g (2.1 oz.) manchego cheese- cut in slices
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced into rings
  • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
  • 3 tbsp. (45 ml/1.5 fl. oz.) extra virgin coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup of green olives
  • 1 sprig oregano, stems removed and finely chopped (option: rosemary or thyme)
Dressed Kale Salad
  • 1 cupped hand of kale leaves- torn
  • 1/2 cup of diced plum tomatoes
  • 1 tsp shaved almonds
  • Dressing: 1 part olive oil, 2 parts lemon juice, 1 tsp honey, 1 tsp wholegrain mustard.

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 190ºC (375ºF).
  2. Meanwhile, add 2 tablespoons of oil to a frying pan and place over medium heat.
  3. Once the oil is hot add the red onion rings and cook for a few minutes until they start to brown.
  4. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
  5. Chop or crumble the broccoli florets until small , add to the sauce pan and cook until the broccoli begins to soften and goes bright green.
  6. Season with salt and pepper and then remove from heat.
  7. Place another frying pan over low to medium heat.
  8. Add some oil and heat up.
  9. Whilst pan is heating up, whisk egg and egg whites in a bowl together with the olives. Set aside.
  10. Add the onions, broccoli and garlic to the second sauté pan and then add the egg mixture. Cut 3/4 of cheese into slices and 1/4 grated.
  11. Cook the frittata on the stove top for a few minutes, or until it starts to set.
  12. Whilst the frittata is cooking, mix your kale salad in a bowl.
  13. Once the frittata begin to set, sprinkle the cheese and ground black pepper on top.
  14. Place the pan into the oven and let cook until the centre of the frittata is firm.
  15. Remove the frittata from the oven and place on a chopping board.
  16. Make your salad dressing. Put all ingredients in an empty jam jar. 1 finger of oil, 2 fingers of lemon juice and your honey, mustard and seasoning. Put on lid and shake! Will make 3-4 servings
  17. Let cool and then slice up and serve with the dressed kale salad.
  18. Enjoy!

Notes

Place the remaining 2 serves in the freezer.
Image from:
https://www.culturesforhealth.com/learn/recipe/cheese-recipes/spanish-breakfast-frittata-manchego/

Lisa Barwise

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