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Frittata With Pancetta And Mint

Fresh mint adds a summery accent to an elegant egg dish. Round out this delicious meal with a platter of fresh fruit.

Type: Eggs
Serves: 6 people

Recipe Ingredients

1 1/2 tablespoons 22mlOlive oil
6 oz 170gPancetta or bacon - cut 1/4" pieces
1 1/2 cups 93g / 3.3ozChopped red onion
12 cups 2376g / 83ozEggs (large)
1/4 cup 59mlCold water
3/4 teaspoon 3.8mlSalt
1/8 teaspoon 0.6mlFreshly-ground black pepper
1/2 cup 73g / 2.6ozChopped fresh mint - plus
2 tablespoons 30mlChopped fresh mint

Recipe Instructions

Heat olive oil in large nonstick broiler-proof skillet over medium heat. Add pancetta and onion and saute until onion is soft, about 10 minutes.

Preheat broiler. Whisk eggs, 1/4 cup water, salt, and pepper in medium bowl to blend. Pour eggs into skillet with onion and pancetta. Stir 1 minute. Add 1/2 cup chopped mint; stir 30 seconds. Reduce heat to low and cook without stirring until almost set, about 10 minutes.

Broil frittata just until firm, about 1 minute. Using spatula as aid, transfer frittata to serving platter. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons chopped mint. Cut frittata into wedges and serve.

This recipe yields 6 servings.

Source:
Bon Appetit, June 2002

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