Spinach and Blue Cheese Frittata

Frittata di Spinaci e Gorgonzola

There are only a few recipes as quick and rich as this one is. The combination of spinach, blue cheese, and eggs makes a frittata that tastes great and is very healthy.

Preparation time: about 15 minutes
Cooking time: about 15–20 minutes

Class: economy, healthy

Serves: 2–3

Ingredients:
3 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
½ medium onion, peeled and finely chopped
½ lb. (220 g) fresh spinach
Salt (about ¾ tsp. total)
2 oz. (50 g) blue cheese
5 eggs
4 tbsp. grated Parmigiano Reggiano (or Grana Padano) cheeseVegetable oil (just enough to generously oil the skillet)

Method:

1. Sauté the onion in the extra virgin olive oil. Add spinach and a pinch of salt, cover, and cook for 10–12 minutes or until tender.
2. Add the blue cheese to the pan with spinach, stir well, and cook all together for another few minutes or until the cheese melts.
3. Meanwhile, in a bowl, lightly beat the eggs with Parmigiano cheese and ½ tsp. of salt. Then add the mixture of spinach and blue cheese to the eggs and mix well.
4. Heat a large, nonstick, oiled skillet and pour in the egg mixture. Shake the pan gently or use a spatula to distribute it evenly over the surface. Cover and cook the frittata on low heat for a few minutes until the bottom is light golden-brown¹ and the top has started to firm up. Then flip onto a large lid and slide back into the pan to cook the other side.
5. Slide onto a serving plate and serve immediately with bread.²

1 You can check by lifting the edge of the frittata with a fork.

2 You may need to season with salt.