Three photo Thursday - Mediterranean frittata with garden loot

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The strawberries are still coming and because we share them with our million-legged and feathered friends, some need butchering. The butchered bits work well in a salad that went with a Mediterranean inspired frittata.

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This decision was inspired by the garden and specifically The Husband's first harvest of self-sown, minuscule tomatoes (sorry about the blurry, over enthusiastic picture) and my now, almost ritual, evening foraging.

In order of prep/cooking -

  • Slices of brinjal, also sauteed and set aside (as many or as few as you would like).

  • The "filling" - lightly sauteed: ½ each, robot pepper (yellow, red and green), diced; a small onion, sliced and three cloves of garlic, finely chopped.

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  • Before pouring four beaten eggs over that, add about 30 - 45 ml chopped, fresh oreganum and Italian parsley.

  • Pour over the eggs (the pan - I use a wok) should be quite hot and lightly stir the mixture.

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  • Once the eggs have started to set, arrange the brinjal on top and sprinkle the baby tomatoes over that, followed by a layer of cheese. I used a white cheddar, but mozzarella and a little Parmesan would probably be even nicer.

  • Place under the grill until the cheese melts and the egg sets.

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  • Remove from under the grill and as a last touch, sprinkle chopped, green onion tops over that for both prettiness and another layer of flavour.

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This really is summer on a plate. Even though last night dropped to 10°C. If anyone's wondering why the harvest is late, this is why - unseasonally cool. The diametric opposite of the last few years.

Until next time, be well
Fiona
The Sandbag House
McGregor, South Africa


Photo: Selma
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    Frittata! Never tried it. But looks so good.

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    It's simple: basically a baked omelette. Easy and versatile. Thanks for the curation 🤗

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    It looks so yummy , thanks for sharing

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    Brinjal? Is that what we call Eggplant here in the states? And Robot peppers? haven't heard of those either but man this dish looks delish!!! And healthy too! Going to try this.

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    Brinjal, aubergine, eggplant, all one and the same... Ah, robot peppers: red, yellow and green sweet capsicums. So called in this country because traffic lights are known as robots...

    I do an omelette/egg salad/frittata dish every Thursday after I've spent the best part of the first hour out of the office (probably more) preparing the dough for the 2 batches of sour dough rolls I sell at Saturday's market. Quick, easly, healthy and versatile. I laboured this post because I particularly liked the combinations and want to remember them for myself...and replicate!

    Enjoy with a nice chardonnay...

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    Ah, bell peppers!!! Got it. My oregano is dying off, time to replant but I have some fresh basil. My "brinjal" plant is still producing tons of fruit though, it is of the Japanese variety but that shouldn't make much difference. Going to whip one of these up Saturday morning.

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    That frittata looks delicious, I usually make it a little different, but I'll try to make it like this. I like the touch of the whole cherries tomatoes on top.

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    I don't think there are any rules. I make frittata, often. Are they not also known at tortilla in Spain?

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    Yes, in Spain it is called tortilla, and the most popular it's made with potatoes as the main ingredient and no cheese;). But I love also to make a frittata with the veggies I have in hand and mozzarella cheese. It's a quick and perfect lunch.

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    Frittata love them!
    @farm-mom made one the other day, it was loaded with many of the same veggies that you included in yours.

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    Oh wow, that looks so delicious, definitely want to make this next time I get nice brinjals! Yumm 😋

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    You only need one brinjal, if that, Lizelle. Depends, obviously on how many you're feeding and what you serve with it. Let me know how it works out?

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