Greek Spinach Fritatta.
Based on an Italian dish, essentially a baked omelet topped with cheese. Traditionally used for picnic fare. Excellent served warm or cold.
Preparation time: 25 minutes |
Sauté in a large pan:
1/3 cup olive oil
1 medium onion, sliced into thin crescents
Add and sauté until soft:
1 large potato peeled and sliced into quarter rounds
Add and sauté until spinach is mostly dry
1 10-ounce package frozen spinach, thawed, drained and squeezed
Add and mix:
1/2 tablespoon dried dill weed
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red chile pepper
Place in an oiled 9" glass pie pan and press firmly. Beat:
8 eggs
Pour eggs over top of vegetables. Sprinkle evenly over top:
1 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)Bake at 350° for 40 minutes or until golden. Before serving, sprinkle paprika over top.
Variation:
Instead of potato, use 1 red bell pepper cut into 1" cubes.