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Coming in hot with ALLL the recipes to use up some cucuzza and/or zucchini this week! These are one of our go to favorites in my house! They are packed with veggies, easy, and D-E-LICIOUS!
We like to double the recipe and freeze half for a quick easy breakfast on busy mornings.
You won’t regret adding these to your morning menus ?
XO, MANGIA
Mini Fritatta
Course: Pasta, RecipesIngredients
- Topping
3-4 San Marzano or Roma tomatoes, chopped
1/4 c fresh basil, chopped fine
Salt and pepper to taste
1-2 Tbl olive oil
- Mini Frittata
2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
1/3 c broccoli, chopped
1/2 c cucuzza or zucchini, diced
1 green onion sliced or 1/4 onion, diced
1/4 c frozen peas
1/4 c mushrooms, chopped
1/2 c spinach, chopped
5-6 eggs beaten
1/2 tsp salt and pepper or to taste
1/2 tsp dried basil (or 1/4 cup fresh)
Olive oil to coat muffin pan and extra for frying
1/4 lb cooked ground sausage (optional)
(Green pepper, cauliflower, and almost any other veggie can also be added)
Directions
- Toppings
- Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and stir to combine. Set aside while making frittata allowing basil to infuse.
- Boil for 5-7 minutes, or until tender.
- Drain and place in a bowl (optional: reserve some of the liquid to serve with the cucuzza leaves).
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Eat with crusty bread- Don’t skip this part ?
- Fritatta
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Grease a 12 count muffin pan. Set aside.
- Place 1-2 Tbl of olive oil in a pan and heat over medium high heat. Once the pan is hot add potatoes and cook covered for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add 1 Tbl of olive oil and broccoli, cucuzza/zucchini and onions. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Cook for 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
- In a large mixing bowl whisk eggs and spices. Add sausage (if using) and remaining vegetables including those from the frying pan and stir.
- Divide evenly into muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until eggs set.
- Top with Bruschetta.
Notes
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