Fluffy Frittata With Spinach

Name: Fluffy Frittata With Spinach
Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cloves garlic finely chopped; 8 eggs separated; 140 grams frozen chopped spinach or thawed and wrung dry; 140 grams fresh spinach cleaned, blanched, well-drained and chopped; 1/2 cup ricotta cheese; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper freshly ground; 1 pinch nutmeg; 1/3 cup grana padano cheese grated

10 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic finely chopped
8 eggs separated
140 grams frozen chopped spinach or thawed and wrung dry
140 grams fresh spinach cleaned, blanched, well-drained and chopped
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper freshly ground
1 pinch nutmeg
1/3 cup grana padano cheese grated

Directions

1

In a medium oven-proof skillet heat the olive oil, add the garlic and cook until softened.
2

In a glass or metal bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. In another bowl, beat the egg yolks and stir in the spinach and ricotta cheese; season with the salt, pepper and nutmeg. Fold in the egg whites.
3

Pour the mixture into the hot skillet and cook over medium heat until just set around the edges, about 2 minutes.
4

Transfer the frittata to the oven and bake at 200°C until golden and fluffy, about 15 minutes.
5

Sprinkle the Grana Padano all over the top and bake for 2 minutes.
6

Cut into wedges and serve immediately.