Mushroom, Scallion, and Green Bean Frittata

Frittatas make a light, nutritious, and flavorful dinner, with only a few ingredients and very little time. If you or someone you know has backyard hens, those are the eggs you want. The freshest ingredients speak volumes in this recipe—from the eggs to the vegetables to the herbs.

I’ve made frittatas with a variety of meats and seafood, but sometimes nothing sounds better than vegetarian. And the preparation and cooking couldn’t be simpler. If you like to add a little protein, check out Grilled Shrimp Frittata with Red Potatoes and Fresh Herbs.

Vegetables for the Frittata

Serves 4-6

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 8 large eggs
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• sea salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 8 oz white button or crimini mushrooms, thinly sliced
• 6 scallions, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 3/4 cup shredded provolone cheese
• chopped parsley and basil leaves, for garnish

Preparation

1. Preheat the broiler.
2. Cook the beans in boiling water for 3 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
3. Crack the eggs into a large bowl and add the oregano. Season with salt and pepper and whisk until well blended. 

Seasoned, Whisked Eggs

1. Heat a 12-inch, nonstick, ovenproof skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. Add the drained beans, mushrooms, and scallions and season with salt and pepper. Cook until slightly softened and most of the liquid is absorbed, 5-6 minutes.

Vegetables Beginning to Cook

Cooked Vegetables

1. Increase the heat to medium-high and pour the whisked egg mixture over the skillet ingredients. Tilt the skillet gently in a circular motion to allow the eggs to cover the vegetables in an even layer. (Some vegetables will still be visible above the eggs.)
2. Cook until the bottom and sides of the frittata are nearly set and the top is still runny but beginning to set along the edges, about 3 minutes.

Frittata Beginning to Set

1. Scatter the cheese on top and transfer the skillet to the broiler. Broil until the top is set and begins to brown, 1-2 minute.

Cheese Sprinkled on Top

Baked Frittata

Remove and let rest 5 minutes before slicing. Scatter the chopped herbs on top and cut the frittata into 4 large or 6 small wedges. Serve warm or at room temperature.