In today’s world none of us have money to fritter away, yet we frequently throw away food.
The media and supermarkets tempt us with new products on a daily basis, prompting us to disregard the food already lurking in our fridges and buy yet another product. Fine for them, more money into their already swelling coffers, but not so good for us.
We are being lured into an ever increasing circle of wasting food, – our money – and in many cases eating unhealthy, processed food stuffs which contain little, or no nutritional value.
In the time it takes to open a packet and microwave a container you can whip up a nutritious Frittata and top it with what ever takes your fancy, or those leftovers from the fridge. Add some salad or veg and tuck in.
This recipe is equally good served both hot or cold. Good cut in wedges for a picnic or the kids lunchboxes, Place inside a chunk of Granary bread for a giant sandwiches.
The recipe below is for a basic Cheese and Tomato Frittata. (Pictured above) But the method is the same for any of the suggested ingredients listed below.
Serves 4-6 Gluten Free. Time taken 20 mins.
Equipment: Frying pan. Pre-heated Grill.
INGREDIENTS:
Tbspn Olive or Rapeseed oil.
8 Large Free range eggs. Beaten together.
Seasoning.
Leftover veg, meat, fish, olives, anchovies etc
Cheese or cheeses of your choice.
Garlic & chopped fresh herbs. Optional.
METHOD:
Heat a large frying pan with the oil, over a med/high heat.
Halve 4 Large soft tomatoes, fry lightly, cut side up.
When brown turn the tomatoes over fry for a further minute.
Pour the beaten, seasoned eggs over the tomatoes, scraping and lifting the edges to allow the unset egg run underneath.
When set to your liking, remove from the heat, scatter with 175g of cheese & grill until melted.
If liked scatter with chopped raw garlic & fresh herbs. Serve either hot or cold
Until next time foodies. Happy, Healthy Eating.
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