Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
- 3 ounces Pancettaor 3 strips bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 cup sliced, white and light green part only LeeksTo clean leeks, trim and discard green tops and white roots. Split leeks lengthwise and place in plenty of water. Swish the leeks in the water to release any sand or soil. Drain. Repeat until no grit remains.
- 2 1/2 cups Sturdy Greenssuch as kale, radicchio or mustard greens, any tough stems removed, thinly sliced
- 1 16-ounce container liquid Egg Substitutesuch as Egg Beaters, or 8 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup shredded Asiago Cheeseor Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon Freshly Ground Pepper
Directions
Frittatas are economical, simple to make, and packed with nutrients. This yummy frittata would fall under the category of sophisticated. This frittata is packed with hearty greens and leeks with a touch of salty bacon or pancetta and Asiago cheese for flavoring.
Recipe Credit: recipes.aarp.org
Steps
1 Done | Position rack in upper third of oven and preheat broiler. |
2 Done | Heat oil in a large broiler-safe nonstick skillet or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add pancetta (or bacon) and cook, stirring frequently, until crisp, 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium. Add leeks and continue cooking, stirring frequently, until the leeks have softened, 4 to 5 minutes more. Add greens and cook, stirring, until they are just beginning to wilt for about 1 minute. |
3 Done | Meanwhile, whisk eggs, cheese and pepper in a bowl. When the greens are just starting to wilt, pour the egg mixture over the ingredients in the pan. Using a spatula, carefully scrape the eggs from the edges to the middle of the pan as they cook, allowing uncooked egg to flow under, about 3 minutes. When the eggs are nearly set, place the skillet under the broiler until the top is cooked and the eggs are slightly browned, about 2 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes. |
4 Done | To release the frittata from the pan, run a rubber spatula around the edge, then underneath, until you can slide or lift it out onto a cutting board or serving plate. Cut into wedges and serve. |
