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Herb Frittata with Zucchini and Yellow Squash

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 6

Ingredients

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
7 large eggs
1/4 cup heavy cream or milk
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh chives, plus whole chives for garnish
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/2 teaspoon coarsely chopped fresh thyme
1/4 teaspoon finely chopped fresh marjoram
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
Freshly ground pepper
1 small zucchini, cut crosswise into thin rounds
1 small yellow summer squash, cut crosswise into thin rounds

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat the butter with 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in a 10-inch ovenproof nonstick skillet over medium-low heat until melted.

    Step 2

    Preheat the broiler, with the rack about 7 inches from the heat source. Meanwhile, whisk together the eggs, cream, and herbs until well blended. Stir in the salt, and season with pepper.

    Step 3

    Add the egg mixture to the skillet; cook until the bottom is set and golden, about 4 minutes. Continue to cook, gently shaking the pan occasionally, until 1 inch of the edges is almost set, about 4 minutes more. Remove from heat. Gently press the zucchini and squash on top, overlapping slightly in concentric circles.

    Step 4

    Broil (checking often) until golden and just cooked through in center, 1 to 2 minutes. Gently slide onto a plate with a spatula; drizzle with the remaining tablespoon oil. Garnish with whole chives.

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Reprinted with permission from The Martha Stewart Living Cookbook: The New Classics by Martha Stewart Living Magazine, copyright © 2007. Published by Clarkson Potter, a division of The Crown Publishing Group. Buy the full book from Amazon.
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