Name: Frittata di Zucchine e Fiori di Zucca (Italian Zucchini Frittata)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Extra-virgin olive oil, divided - 3 tablespoons; White onion, finely chopped - 1 small; Parsley, stems and leaves chopped separately - 1 bunch; Zucchini, cut into long, thin strips - 3; Salt and ground black pepper to taste - 3; Zucchini blossoms, pistils removed - 7 ½ cups; Eggs - 6; Grated Parmesan cheese - 3 tablespoons; Grated Pecorino Romano cheese - 1 tablespoon; Fresh mint, chopped - 4 leaves

Frittata di Zucchine e Fiori di Zucca (Italian Zucchini Frittata)

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20 min.

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Ingredients for - Frittata di Zucchine e Fiori di Zucca (Italian Zucchini Frittata)

1. Extra-virgin olive oil, divided - 3 tablespoons

2. White onion, finely chopped - 1 small

3. Parsley, stems and leaves chopped separately - 1 bunch

4. Zucchini, cut into long, thin strips - 3

5. Salt and ground black pepper to taste - 3

6. Zucchini blossoms, pistils removed - 7 ½ cups

7. Eggs - 6

8. Grated Parmesan cheese - 3 tablespoons

9. Grated Pecorino Romano cheese - 1 tablespoon

10. Fresh mint, chopped - 4 leaves

How to cook deliciously - Frittata di Zucchine e Fiori di Zucca (Italian Zucchini Frittata)

1. Stage

Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and parsley stems; cook and stir until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add zucchini and salt; cook and stir until softened, about 5 minutes.

2. Stage

Stir zucchini blossoms into the skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 10 minutes. Uncover skillet and cook until moisture evaporates, 2 to 3 minutes more.

3. Stage

Whisk parsley leaves, eggs, Parmesan cheese, Pecorino Romano cheese, and mint together in a bowl. Fold in zucchini mixture from the skillet. Mix well; season with salt and pepper.

4. Stage

Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over high heat. Pour in egg mixture and spread evenly across the skillet. Cook for 2 minutes. Prick surface in several places with a fork. Reduce heat to low and cook for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and cover; let stand until top is just set, about 5 minutes.

5. Stage

Invert frittata onto a large plate and slide back into the skillet. Cook over low heat until second side is set, about 5 minutes more. Remove from heat and let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving.