Description
A deliciously creamy squash, sage, and Gruyère frittata that combines tender sautéed squash and aromatic sage with rich, melted cheese, perfect for a hearty breakfast or light dinner.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 600g squash, peeled and cut into small cubes
- handful sage leaves, roughly chopped
- 6 eggs, lightly beaten
- 100g Gruyère, grated
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables: Heat the olive oil in a medium non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the finely chopped red onion, cubed squash, and roughly chopped sage leaves. Sauté the mixture, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes or until the vegetables are soft and golden.
- Mix eggs and cheese: In a bowl, combine the lightly beaten eggs with the grated Gruyère cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook the frittata base: Pour the egg and cheese mixture over the cooked squash, onion, and sage in the frying pan. Reduce the heat to low and let it cook for approximately 5 minutes, occasionally moving the mixture slightly to help it start setting without scrambling.
- Finish under the grill: When the frittata is mostly set but still slightly wobbly on top, place the pan under a medium grill to quickly set the top. Grill just until the cheese is melted and the top is firm.
- Rest and serve: Allow the frittata to rest for a few minutes out of the heat, then either turn it out onto a plate or cut it into wedges and serve directly from the pan.
Notes
- Use a non-stick frying pan that is ovenproof or safe to place under the grill to ease cooking and finishing the frittata.
- Season the egg mixture with salt and pepper before pouring over the vegetables for balanced flavor.
- You can substitute Gruyère with other firm melting cheeses like Emmental if desired.
- Resting the frittata before serving helps it set properly for easier slicing.
- For a vegetarian option, ensure that the cheese used does not contain animal rennet.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: European
Keywords: frittata, squash, sage, Gruyère, breakfast, vegetarian, easy recipe, Italian-inspired
