
You can have eggs in the morning, evening or even for lunch with this delicious meal that makes a perfect healthy dinner recipe (opens in new tab). Eggs are such a great source of protein and essential minerals so they’re a great option to turn to if you’re trying to be healthy. Plus when served up with tenderstem broccoli, you know you’re getting extra minerals too.
Tasty bacon and delicious parmesan also help to flavour this easy dish – so you know you’re getting a speedy meal that’s super simple and tastes great.
HOW TO MAKE BROCCOLI AND BACON FRITTATA
Ingredients
200g (7oz) tenderstem broccoli, cut into thin slices
8 rashers back bacon
8 large free-range eggs. lightly beaten
100ml (4fl oz) milk
75g (3oz) Parmesan, finely grated
1tbsp finely chopped chives
2tsp olive oil
YOU WILL NEED
a 20cm (8in) nonstick frying pan
Method
- Heat the grill to medium high. Bring a pan of water to the boil and add the broccoli. Simmer for 2 or 3 minutes, or until just tender. Run under cold water to cool, then set aside. Grill the bacon until crispy, turning during cooking. When cool enough to handle, roughly chop, then set aside.
- In a large jug, mix the eggs with the milk, stir in the Parmesan and chives, plus seasoning, then set aside.
- Heat the oil in the frying pan over a medium heat, add an even layer of the broccoli and the bacon then pour over the egg mixture. Cook for 5 or 6 minutes, or until the bottom is lightly browned and it's starting to firm up in the middle. Tilt the pan occasionally to spread the mixture. Remove the pan to the grill and heat for3 or 4 minutes or until golden and cooked through.
Jane Curran is a freelance food editor, stylist, writer and consultant based in Cape Town. Former food director of TI Media & woman&home. All about food, wine (dipWSET), gardening and the Arsenal.
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