Frittata and Tomato Sandwich
Serves 4
Recipe By: Michael Chiarello
1 pound small zucchini
1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for brushing
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped
7 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup fontina or provolone cheese, grated
8 slices country-style bread
Red pepper flakes, to taste, optional
2 vine-ripe tomatoes
Preheat broiler. Trim away the ends of the zucchini, and then cut
lengthwise. Toss with 1 tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil and season
with salt and pepper. Arrange on baking sheet, cut side up. Broil until
lightly browned, then turn and broil on the skin side until the zucchini
are just tender. Transfer to a cutting board and slice crosswise about
1/4-inch thick. Stir the zucchini and basil into the beaten eggs. Season
with salt and pepper. Heat a 10-inch flameproof nonstick skillet over
moderate high heat. Add the remaining 1/2 tablespoon olive oil. When
skillet is hot, add the egg mixture. Let the eggs cook without stirring
until they begin to set, then lift the edges with a spatula and let the
uncooked eggs run underneath. Continue cooking until the eggs are mostly
cooked but still a little moist on top. Place the skillet under the
broiler just until the surface of the frittata no longer moist, about 30
seconds, then sprinkle the cheese on top and broil again until the cheese
melts, about 30 seconds longer. Slide the frittata onto a serving plate
and let cool to room temperature. Set the oven temperature to 375 degrees
F. Brush the bread slices on both sides with olive oil, season with salt
and pepper, place on baking sheet. Bake until lightly browned and crisp.
Cut the frittata into slices, place on warm slice of toast, place 1/2
slice of tomato on top of frittata, season with salt and pepper and chili
flakes to taste, and cover with another piece of toast. Serve.
Exported from A Cook's Books -- Recipe management for Macintosh
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