Green Pesto Frittata

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Green Pesto Frittata
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Prep: 15 mins Cooks: 35 mins

Ingredients (Serves 6)

Metric
Imperial

  • 200 g sweet potatoes3cm cubed
  • 200 g parsnip3cm cubed
  • 200 g carrot3cm cubed
  • 200 g baby tomatoeshalved
  • 250 g rocket leaves
  • 4-5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 50 g feta cheeseoptional
  • 50 g sundried tomatoesroughly chopped
  • 12 eggs
  • 5 tsp green pesto
  • 100 g spinachroughly chopped
  • 1 red chillifinely sliced (optional)

An easy frittata recipe to make at the weekend for friends, or to prepare you for the week ahead.

Prep: 15 mins Cooks: 35 mins

Ingredients (Serves 6)

Metric
Imperial

  • 200 g sweet potatoes3cm cubed
  • 200 g parsnip3cm cubed
  • 200 g carrot3cm cubed
  • 200 g baby tomatoeshalved
  • 250 g rocket leaves
  • 4-5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 50 g feta cheeseoptional
  • 50 g sundried tomatoesroughly chopped
  • 12 eggs
  • 5 tsp green pesto
  • 100 g spinachroughly chopped
  • 1 red chillifinely sliced (optional)

Preheat...

Preheat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan) and gather your ingredients.

Heat th...

Heat the olive oil in a lidded, ovenproof, 26cm sauté pan on medium heat. Sauté the potatoes, parsnips and carrots for 2-3 minutes with a pinch of salt and pepper. Then cover with a lid and cook for 10-12 minutes until they are slightly coloured and softened.

Meanwhi...

Meanwhile, whisk the eggs in a large bowl and stir through the chopped spinach. Season the egg mixture.

Add the...

Add the egg mixture to the cooked vegetables and agitate so the mixture fills in all the nooks and crevices.Add a little oil to the vegetables before you add the egg mixture. This will prevent sticking on the bottom of the pan.

Dollop ...

Dollop the pesto, sundried tomatoes, chilli and feta (if using) on top. Add to the oven for 10-15 minutes until the mixture is set.The mixture may puff up in the oven which is normal.

The mix...

The mixture should be golden and set, but leave it to cool fully before cutting up.

Serve u...

Serve up portions with rocket leaves and fresh tomatoes.

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