Mario Batali's Squash Blossom Frittata

Great for breakfast and dinner!

skill level

Easy

time

1-30min

servings

cost

Contributed by : Mario Batali

This dish is great for dinner or breakfast - see for yourself!

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step 1

ingredients

instructions Preheat broiler.
step 2

ingredients 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 Onion (finely chopped)

instructions Heat the olive oil in a 9-inch nonstick saute pan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
step 3

ingredients 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

instructions In a medium bowl, beat the eggs to blend. Add 8 zucchini blossoms, cheese, salt and pepper to taste and mix well to combine.
step 4

ingredients

instructions 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.
step 5

ingredients 4 egg whites
1/2 cup grate parmesan (for dredging)
Vegetable Oil (for frying)

instructions 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.
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