As an artist, colors are always in consideration when I think about cooking. And in spring, I am longing for green! So this green herb frittata with loads of delicious fresh green herbs like parsley, tarragon, and red pepper flakes is perfect! Its colorful, quick to make, rich in protein, perfect as a side dish, for breakfast, for brunch or on a sandwich for hiking, as lunch… you name it!
green herb frittata
This green, herb frittata is delicious as a side dish, for breakfast, brunch, dinner or as a topping in a sandwich, light, rich in protein, fresh and green! As vegetarian and vegan version.
Ingredients
herb frittata
- 4 medium eggs
- 1 C parsley roughly cut
- 1/2 C tarragon (and/or dill) roughly cut or a mix of fresh herbs
- 2 stalks scallions
- ½ Tsp. salt more to taste
- pepper freshly ground to taste
- 1 Tsp. Aleppo pepper flakes
vegan egg mixture
- 4 Tbsp. ground flax seeds
- 8 Tbsp. water
- 14 oz. (400g) medium soft tofu strained and scrambled
Instructions
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Wash and dry the herbs and cut roughly. Peel the spring onions, cut 1/3rd of the green part and slice the scallions in fine rings.
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Vegetarian version: In a medium bowl crack the eggs and whisk with the roughly cut herbs, salt, freshly ground pepper and Aleppo pepper
Vegan version: mix the ground flax seeds with water and let sit for about 5 minutes. In the meanwhile scramble the tofu and add in the spices and the herbs. Add the flax egg mixture to the scrambled tofu/herb mixture.
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Heat oil in a medium pan (with lid) heat up to medium high, add the scallions first let them soften for 2 minutes then add the egg/herb or tofu/herb mixture, flatten and cover with the lid. On low to medium heat let it cook until solid but not browned (about 15-20 minutes)
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Check the frittata if it got solid in the middle then turn it. Place a plate on top of the pan turn and let it glide back in the pan to briefly bake it for a few minutes on the other side.
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Guten Appetit!
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