Spinach and squash frittata
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
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350g/12oz diced butternut squash
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1 red onion, sliced
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1 clove garlic, crushed
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1/2-1 tsp dried chilli flakes
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1 (235g) bag young spinach leaves, washed
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6 large British Lion eggs
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50g/2oz low fat cheddar-style cheese
Preparation time: 10 mins, cooking time: 10 mins, serves: 4.
A deliciously different frittata recipe with spinach and squash. A tasty treat.
Method
- Heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan add the squash and onion and sauté for 4 mins or untl pale golden. Cover the pan with a baking tray and continue to cook over a low heat for 5 mins until the squash is tender. Stir in the garlic, chilli; add half the spinach and cover again. Cook for 1 min until the leaves have wilted. Add remaining spinach in same way. Uncover and season to taste.
- Beat the eggs until smooth then add to the pan. Cook over a low heat for about a minute until the eggs are beginning to set. Then shake the pan to level the surface and cook for a further 4mins. Scatter over the cheese and pop under a hot grill for a further 2mins or until the top is set and pale golden. Serve in wedges.