Cheesy Stems Frittata – Zero-Waste Sicilian Recipe You’ll Love

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and works well for sautéing.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: grated pecorino

💰Cheaper: grated cheddar

Grated cheddar provides a similar texture at a lower cost.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Water can reduce calories while maintaining moisture.

Chop the stems from chard and spinach into similar sizes.

Chop the onion from the garden or use a normal red or white onion if not available.

Crush a large clove of garlic using a knife.

Add a little olive oil to the skillet and heat on medium-high until sizzling.

Add the chopped onion and garlic to the skillet and mix well.

Add the chopped vegetable stems to the skillet and mix to ensure they are covered in oil.

Turn the heat down to medium, cover the skillet with a lid, and cook for about 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

In the meantime, crack 8 eggs into a bowl and add 1 teaspoon of salt.

Whisk the eggs with a fork for about 20 seconds until well combined.

Add cheddar cheese to the egg mixture and mix together.

Check the vegetables after 10 minutes; if they are still crunchy, cook for another 2-3 minutes until softened.

Add the cooked vegetables to the egg mixture and mix well, adding chili flakes if desired.

Heat the skillet again with a little olive oil until hot.

Pour the egg and vegetable mixture into the skillet and let it partially cook on the stovetop.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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