Leek, zucchini and cheese frittata

Packed full of healthy veggies and protein, this simple egg dish is lovely for a light lunch or served cold as a change from sandwiches in a lunch box.

Ingredients

  • 3 leeks

    trimmed, white part only, washed, dried and thinly sliced

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 2 zucchini

    cut into matchsticks

  • 1 clove garlic

    crushed

  • 5 eggs

    lightly beaten

  • ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese

  • 600g swiss cheese

    diced

  • salad greens

    to serve

Allergy Advice

Contains Dairy

Contains Eggs

Equipment

  • 1 small frying pan
  • 1 bowl
  • 1 grill

Instructions

  1. Cut leeks in half lengthways. Wash, dry and thinly slice the white part only.
  2. Heat 1 tbs oil in a small frying pan over low heat. Add leek and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes or until slightly softened.
  3. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for a further 10 minutes or until soft.
  4. Add zucchini and garlic. Cook for 10 minutes.
  5. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and set aside to cool.
  6. Add eggs, cheeses and salt and pepper to the cooled leek mixture. Stir to combine.
  7. Heat the remaining 1 tbs oil in the frying pan over low heat.
  8. Add the egg mixture. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until the frittata is almost set.
  9. Preheat a grill on medium heat.
  10. Place the frying pan under the grill. Cook the frittata for 3 to 5 minutes or until golden and set.
  11. Stand in the pan for 5 minutes.
  12. Cut into wedges and serve with salad greens.

Notes

Tip
Serve with salad greens.

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