Friday, February 10, 2012

*****36/56 SPANISH FRITTATA WITH MIXED GREENS SALAD

RECIPE 36/56 CLASSIC TAPAS SPANISH FRITTATA WITH MIXED GREENS

INGREDIENTS

FRITTATA
1 Tbsp EVOO
3 medium potatoes
6 eggs
3/4 tsp salt
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
3 garlic cloves, pressed
1 jar quartered marinated artichoke hearts, drained patted dry and coarsely chopped
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained, patted dry and thinly sliced
3 ounces manchego cheese, shredded (semi-firm sheep's milk cheese made in the La Mancha region of Spain.  It ranges from mild to sharp, depending on how long it is aged, white cheddar may be substituted)
1/2 tsp coarsely ground black pepper
2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley

SALAD
2 Tbsp sherry vinegar
2 Tbsp honey
1 Tbsp EVOO
1 tsp Dijon mustard
6 cups mixed greens salad blend

DIRECTIONS
PREP TIME 10 MINUTES  TOTAL TIME 35 MINUTES  YIELD 6 SERVINGS

1.  Preheat oven to 375 F.  Heat oil in Skillet (not stainless), over medium high heat 1 to 3 minutes or until shimmering.  Slice potatoes.  Arrange potatoes evenly over bottom of Skillet, overlapping as necessary.  Cook potatoes undisturbed 4 to 5 minutes or until golden brown.  Turn potatoes over, cook an additional 3 to 4 minutes or until light golden brown.

2.  Meanwhile, combine eggs and salt;  whisk until frothy.  Add onion and pressed garlic to potatoes in Skillet; cook and stir 1 minute.  Reduce heat to medium.  Top potato mixture evenly with artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes and cheese.  Slowly pour egg mixture over vegetables.  Cook, uncovered, 1 to 2 minutes or until sides and bottom are light golden brown.

3.  Bake, uncovered, 8 to 10 minutes or until center is set but still moist and internal temperature reaches 155 F.  Carefully remove Skillet from oven  Cover and let stand 5 minutes (temp will rise to 168F)

4.  Meanwhile, for salad, combine vinegar, honey, oil and mustard in Stainless mixing bowl.  Whisk until blended.  Add mixed greens; toss gently to coat.  Cut frittata into six slices using nylon knife.  Serve frittata with salad; sprinkle with black pepper and parsley, if desired.

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