Description
A delicious and light frittata combining tender potatoes, golden courgettes, fresh mint, and melted cheddar cheese, perfect for a wholesome breakfast or light lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 2 medium potatoes, sliced
- 1 medium courgette, sliced
- Handful mint leaves, roughly chopped
Dairy & Eggs
- 4 eggs
- 100g cheddar or Caerphilly cheese
Other
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to season
Instructions
- Boil the potatoes: Place the sliced potatoes in boiling water and cook for 6 minutes or until just tender. Drain and set aside to keep warm.
- Fry the courgettes: Heat the olive oil in a large, deep, ovenproof frying pan over medium heat. Add the sliced courgettes and fry for 4-5 minutes until they turn golden and slightly soft.
- Add the potatoes: Tip the boiled potatoes into the pan with the courgettes and fry together for 1 minute to combine flavors and heat through.
- Prepare the egg mixture: In a bowl, beat the eggs together with the chopped mint leaves. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Cook the frittata base: Pour the egg and mint mixture evenly over the vegetables in the frying pan. Stir briefly to distribute the ingredients, then cook over low heat for 5 minutes, allowing the eggs to start setting.
- Add cheese and grill: Crumble the cheddar or Caerphilly cheese evenly over the top of the frittata. Place the pan under a hot grill for 5 minutes, or until the eggs are fully set and the cheese is golden brown and bubbling.
- Serve: Remove from the grill, cut the frittata into wedges, and serve warm as a satisfying meal.
Notes
- You can substitute the cheddar cheese with any semi-hard cheese such as Gruyère or mozzarella.
- Ensure to use an ovenproof frying pan to safely transfer the dish under the grill.
- For extra flavor, add diced onions or garlic when frying the courgettes.
- This frittata can be served hot or cold and makes excellent leftovers.
- Adjust seasoning as needed, especially after adding the cheese, since cheese adds saltiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: British
Keywords: frittata, courgette, potato, mint, cheddar cheese, breakfast, vegetarian, easy recipe
