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Broccoli Frittata
🇮🇹 Italian

Broccoli Frittata

🇮🇹 Italian

Open-faced Italian omelette thick with broccoli — good warm, better at room temperature. About 22 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 15 min Cook 7 min Serves 4 Medium

Ingredients

  • Onion1 small, grated
  • Olive Oil3 tbsp, for frying
  • Parmesan Cheese50 g
  • Eggs1, beaten
  • Dried Oregano1 tsp
  • Breadcrumbs80 g
  • Broccoli1 head

Optional extras

  • Fresh Basilhandful, to finish

Instructions

  1. 1

    Chop or mash the broccoli finely, then mix with the breadcrumbs, egg, grated onion and dried oregano.

  2. 2

    Season generously, then shape into 8 small patties with wet hands.

  3. 3

    Chill for 15 minutes so they hold their shape in the pan.

  4. 4

    Shallow-fry in the Olive Oil over medium heat for 3-4 minutes a side until crusty and cooked through.

  5. 5

    Drain briefly and serve with yogurt, fresh basil and wedges of lemon.

Chef's tip

Let the dish rest 5 minutes off the heat before serving so the flavours settle.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Popup Cooking: Italy's Best Broccoli Frittata with Eggology Egg Whites · on YouTube