Breakfast Frittata

I love me a breakfast frittata. If you don't know what a frittata is, it's basically an Italian Omelet. Unlike a traditional omelet which is made in a skillet and the eggs folded over, a frittata is left open and finished in a broiler. Frittata's are generally chunkier as well, in that they are packed with vegetables, and meat if you want. I like to keep my frittata's lower in fat so I skip the meat and go straight for the veggies.

Frittata's aren't just for breakfast. They make a great lunch or dinner item depending on their ingredients.

Ingredients:

3 Eggs
1/2 Portobello Mushroom
1/4 Red Onion
1 Tomato
1 Clove Garlic
Cilantro

Tools:

Omelet skillet (oven safe)

Soft spatula

Start by chopping up your veggies, bite size pieces or smaller, depending on your preference. Mince the garlic. Toss the veggies and the garlic into the skillet with a little bit of olive oil and saute until the onions are soft. Chop up about half a hand full of the cilantro and set it aside. In a separate bowl whisk together the three eggs. Once the veggies are ready reduce the heat to low, add the cilantro and pour in the eggs. Cook the eggs on low for about 5 minutes or until the edges are set. You can use the soft spatula to lift a side of the frittata to check the bottom. Once the edges are set, turn the broiler on high. The rack should be at it's highest position, closest to the heat. Place your frittata on the rack, and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes.

You'll know it's ready when the eggs are set, and the frittata has pulled away slightly from the edges of the pan. Carefully remove the skillet from the broiler. You should be able to slide the frittata right out of the pan and onto a plate. If it's sticking a little use the soft spatula to help you. I like to sprinkle a little mozzarella cheese on top right after it's come out of the broiler. The eggs are still so hot that they easily melt the soft cheese. You could also top it with some home made salsa. YUM.

If you wanted to add meat to your frittata make sure it's precooked.