Sliced zucchini softens into translucent ribbons before vanishing into a custard of whipped eggs and bright parsley. The frittata sets with a gelatinous jiggle, yielding a tender bite that balances the earthiness of the vegetable with the sharp punch of grated cheese.
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/4 cup whole milk or half-and-half
- 1 medium zucchini, finely julienned
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh chives, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup fontina cheese, grated
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
Method
- 1Warm the oven to 375°F to prepare for the final set of the frittata.
- 2Beat the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper in a bowl until the mixture is uniform and slightly aerated.
- 3Add the zucchini, parsley, chives, and half of the fontina cheese to the egg mixture and stir gently to combine.
- 4Melt the butter in a 9-inch oven-safe nonstick skillet over medium heat, swirling to coat the bottom and sides.
- 5Pour the egg mixture into the skillet and let it sit undisturbed for 3 minutes until the edges set and the bottom turns golden.
- 6Carefully lift the edges with a spatula to allow uncooked egg to flow to the bottom, cooking for another 2 minutes until mostly set but still jiggly in the center.
- 7Sprinkle the remaining fontina cheese over the top and transfer the skillet to the oven for 6-8 minutes until the center is firm and the cheese is melted.
- 8Let the frittata rest for 2 minutes before slicing to allow it to settle for clean cut lines.