Broccoli, Spinach, Leek & Feta Frittata

Equipment

10” or 12” Oven-Safe Skillet, preferably cast-iron (see notes below)

Spatula (safe for cast-iron/non-stick, not metal)

Whisk

Large mixing bowl

Ingredients

8 large eggs

1/4 cup half & half (or other milk)

Salt & black pepper

1 cup feta cheese, divided

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 leeks, thinly sliced

2 cups finely chopped cooked broccoli (steamed or blanched beforehand)

2 cups freshly chopped spinach  (frozen chopped spinach will work too – thaw & squeeze out liquid)

Procedure  

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.

2. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and half & half. Add in a pinch each of salt and black pepper and whisk again to combine. Fold in half of the feta cheese. Set aside.

3. Heat the skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil. Add leeks to skillet with a pinch of salt and sauté for ~3-5 minutes, until softened, but not browned. Add in the broccoli and cook for another minute, then toss in the spinach and cook another couple minutes, just until wilted down. Turn off the heat. Spread veggies evenly in the skillet so they will be distributed evenly in the frittata.

4. Give the egg mixture another whisk and then pour into the skillet right over the veggies. Let it sit for a minute as the edges start to set up a bit, sprinkle the remaining feta cheese over the top, then transfer the skillet to the oven. Bake for ~15-18 minutes. The frittata should feel firm in the center, not jiggly.

Note: the frittata may poof up a bit in the center, but it will deflate as it sits once removed from the oven. Allow the frittata to rest for a few minutes before slicing. Enjoy the frittata warm from the oven or at room temperature.

*A note on oven-safe skillets: Cast iron, stainless steel, copper, & ceramic are generally oven-safe; however, the nonstick coatings on those pans may not be oven safe. You should check the bottom of your pan or look it up online if you’re not sure. Enameled cookware and ceramic coated pans are usually oven-safe up to 500°F, but not Teflon. Also be sure your skillet does not have a plastic, wooden, or rubber handle.