Recipe Type: Quiche

Mushroom, Zucchini and Bacon Family Frittata

  • 2 bacon rashers, rind removed, coarsely chopped
  • 20g butter
  • 250g Button Mushrooms, halved or larger ones quartered
  • 1 cup parsley leaves, coarsely chopped
  • 50g parmesan, finely grated
  • 8 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 zucchinis, coarsely grated or shredded
  • Salt and pepper, to season
  1. Heat a 22cm non-stick ovenproof frying pan over high heat. Cook the bacon for 3 minutes or until golden, then remove and set aside and reduce heat to medium-high. Melt the butter in the pan. Cook the mushrooms for 5 minutes or until golden, tossing the pan regularly. Remove and set aside.
  2. Meanwhile, stir most of the parsley and parmesan through the eggs, reserving some to serve. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat the oil in the pan over medium heat. Pour the egg mixture into the pan, then top with the bacon, mushrooms and zucchini. Cook the frittata for 4 minutes or until golden on the base.
  4. Meanwhile, preheat the grill to high. Grill the frittata for 5 minutes or until golden. Scatter with the remaining parsley and parmesan to serve.

Superquick Omelette On The Run!

  • 2 teaspoons of butter or Ghee-your choice
  • 150g sliced mushrooms (white or brown)
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 2 tablespoon milk or water
  • 4 Perino tomatoes (halved)
  • Salt & ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 teaspoons coarsely chopped fresh parsley (optional) to garnish
  1. Melt 1tsp. butter in medium frypan on high heat. Add sliced mushrooms, cook on high heat for approx. 8 mins (set aside when cooked).
  2. Beat eggs, 2 tbsp. milk or water salt and ground pepper to taste.
  3. Add eggs – tilt to distribute in pan – add cooked mushrooms and halved tomatoes to one half of the omelette. Cook until base is lightly browned.
  4. Add optional parsley to garnish. Fold-over and serve.

BOOM!