I love zucchini! It is so very versatile. You can slice it thin and toss onto a salad, chop it and fold into an omelette or shred it and make zucchini bread. This is the very best time of year for zucchini lovers. Grab some of the fresh veg from your garden (I am totally kicking my own butt for not having a garden this year.)or farmer's market, and make this super simple frittata.
Zucchini and Onion Frittata
1 large or 2 small zucchini
1 vidalia onion, yellow will work if you can't get your hands on vidalia onions (bless your heart)
6 large eggs
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tbsp chopped fresh basil, dried is fine too
1/2 tsp chopped fresh thyme, again I have no problem using dried
drizzle of olive oil
nice sized spoonful of butter, or fake butter product
Grated cheese of your choice. Use as much or as little as you would like.
Slice zucchini and onion into very thin slices. In a large skillet over medium-ish heat melt butter and drizzle olive oil. Add zucchini and onion to skillet in batches to make sure the veggies brown evenly. Once browned on both sides remove veggies with a slotted spoon onto a plate, set aside. While veggies are cooking, beat the eggs in a large bowl. Add the ricotta and parmesan and beat with a whisk to combine. Add the salt, pepper, basil and thyme, whisk to combine. Set aside.
Once all of the zucchini and onions are browned mix them into the egg mixture. Gently stir to make sure all the veggies are well coated. Pour eggs and veg into the skillet that should still be hot. You may need to add another drizzle of olive oil to the skillet to make sure the eggs don't stick. Reduce the heat, you don't want the bottom to burn. Let cook for a few minutes. Run a spatula along the edge of the frittata, separating the cooked edges from the pan. Cook on the stove top just until the top is beginning to set. This only takes about 6 or 7 minutes. Top with the shredded cheese and place under the broiler. If your skillet has a plastic handle wrap it in aluminum foil, it will be safe. Keep an eye on your eggs. Broilers are super hot and it will only take a couple of minutes for the eggs to set and the cheese to be nice and bubbly. Enjoy!
