Cheerful Little Frittatas

The “Cheerful Little Frittatas” are a fantastic way to use fresh ingredients and add a touch of color and flavor to your meal. This is a versatile recipe to which you can add or remove ingredients according to your taste and availability. Here is the basic recipe:

Ingredients

• 6 eggs
• 100 ml of milk
• 100 g of grated cheese (pecorino, parmesan, or a mix of your liking)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh chopped aromatic herbs (basil, parsley, chives) to your liking
• A variety of vegetables cut into small pieces (peppers, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, spinach) to your liking
• Extra virgin olive oil or butter for greasing
• 1 tablespoon of flour, optional (it can help to keep the frittata more compact)

Preparation

1. Start by washing and cutting the vegetables into small pieces.
2. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs with the milk, grated cheese, flour (if you decide to use it), salt, and pepper until you have a smooth mixture.
3. Add the chopped herbs and vegetables to the egg mixture, stirring well to distribute them evenly.
4. Heat a non-stick pan and grease with a drizzle of oil or a knob of butter.
5. Pour a small amount of the egg mixture into the hot pan to create small-sized frittatas.
6. Cook over medium heat for a few minutes until the edges easily peel off from the pan and the center begins to set.
7. With the help of a spatula, flip the frittata and cook for a few more minutes on the other side.
8. Repeat the process for the entire mixture, keeping the frittatas warm until it’s time to serve.

The “Cheerful Little Frittatas” are delicious served either hot or at room temperature, ideal for a picnic or as an appetizer at a home dinner.

Fun Fact

These frittatas are named “cheerful” for the variety of colors and flavors they bring to the table, thanks to the addition of fresh and vibrant ingredients. They also perfectly fit the “fridge-clearing” approach, allowing you to use up vegetables that might otherwise go to waste.