Swiss chard Frittatas

 

This time we will only use the white part of the Chard leaves

 

Ingredients

10 chard leaves

3 eggs

3 Tbs flour

2 chopped garlic cloves

1 onion sliced into rings

3 Tbs oil for frying

50g (20z.) butter

Salt and freshly milled black pepper.

 

Method

1.       Remove the green parts of the chard leaves and cut the white parts into long strips

2.       Fry the onions till softened

3.       Place the olive oil and butter in a large pan and heat up

4.       Beat the eggs with the flour and garlic and season with salt and pepper

5.       Add the onion and the chard to the eggs and mix well, pour into the pan

6.       Reduce the heat and cover the pan, fry for 15 minutes on low heat until the frittata hardens

7.       Turn over the frittata and fry for an extra 5 minutes

Can arrange the chard and the onion in the pan in a decorative pattern after placing half the egg mixture in the pan. Pour over the rest of the eggs and fry.

Mainly Served cold

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