Egg White Frittata With Leeks

11 ingredients
11 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 very large leek, white part only, sliced thin and rinsed well
  • 1 teaspoon thyme leaves
  • Salt
  • pepper
  • 5 large raw egg whites
  • 3 tablespoons grated pecorino
  • 1/2 cup baby arugula or other salad green
  • 1/4 cup mizuna or other salad green
  • Half a lemon

Directions

  1. 1
    Heat the oven to 350 degrees.
  2. 2
    In a 7-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat, melt the butter with 2 tablespoons olive oil and cook until bubbling.
  3. 3
    Add the leek and saute until it begins to soften, about 5 minutes.
  4. 4
    Add the thyme, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 1 more minute.
  5. 5
    In a small mixing bowl, whisk the egg whites with 2 tablespoons pecorino.
  6. 6
    Add to the skillet and gently stir together with the leeks for 1 minute, to gently scramble them.
  7. 7
    Scrape down sides of the pan.
  8. 8
    Transfer to the oven and bake until the center of the frittata stiffens (check by gently shaking the pan) and it is fully cooked, about 7 minutes.
  9. 9
    Transfer to a plate, and sprinkle with the remaining tablespoon pecorino.
  10. 10
    Toss the arugula and mizuna with the remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
  11. 11
    Season with salt and pepper and place on the frittata.

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