20 September, 2010

The Frittata Experiment-Spinach, Tomato, Feta, Sausage

Today's post will be a continuing feature I am calling “The Frittata Experiment”. For those who have never made or eaten a frittata, it can be described as a baked omelet or a crustless quiche. The frittata's appearance and taste will decieve you and make you question me for labeling it a “simple plate”. However, after you conquer a couple easy steps you will acknowledge the "simple" status.

The Frittata Experiment will consist of many different variations and tweaks providing enough fun to scare a person.  Similar to alot of my recipes (pita pizzas, veggie pastas, etc) this one is a basic blank canvas with room to dream for the creative. Stay tuned my frittata loving friends!

Serves 3-4
oven proof skillet*
6 oz bag of fresh spinach
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
3 ounces feta cheese
6 eggs
¼ cup of milk
Boca soy breakfast sausage or sausage of choice

*Use an oven proof skillet for easy transfer to the oven. And WATCH the handle when you remove it. I forget and burn myself every time!
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly beat six eggs with ¼ cup of milk. Add an all spice blend of choice or oregano, salt and pepper and set aside. Heat an oven proof skillet on medium-high, add olive oil and cook spinach until wilted. Add tomatoes and saute until juices are released. Remove veggies from skillet and put in a bowl on the side. Cook/heat your breakfast sausage of choice, remove from skillet and crumble in a bowl. Remove skillet from heat, add eggs, veggies, sausage and feta cheese. It will look like too much toppings but the egg will rise. Put the skillet  in the oven  for about 20 minutes or until eggs are cooked through.