Cauliflower Frittata

A healthy and nutrititious way to eat vegetables is something like a cauliflower frittata (Frittata di Cavolfiore) which is simple and easy to make. Also serve it up at the dinner table for guests.

Serves 3-4; Preparation time: 10 – 15 minutes; Cooking time: 20 – 25 minutes.

Ingredients:

• 4 cups or 1 litre of water
• pinch of sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1lb. (450g) cauliflower, cut into large pieces
• 6-7 eggs
• 4 tbsp. grated Parmigiano Reggiano or Gran Padano cheese
• 2 oz./60g cheddar cheese, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup/120ml heavy cream
• 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
• nutmeg and black pepper- ground to taste

Preparation:

1. Bring a pot of salted water to the boil for boiling the cauliflower.
2. Add cauliflower pieces to the boiling water. Cook for 10 to 12 minutes or until tender. Drain in colander. Cut into smaller chunks.
3. preheat the oven to 390F/200C. Line a baking dish with baking paper.
4. In a large bowl, beat the eggs with Parmesan cheese. Add the cheddar cheese, heavy cream, flour, 1 tsp. of salt, pepper and nutmeg. Add the cauliflower and stir well.
5. Pour the egg mixture into the baking dish and use a spatula to spread and distribute the egg mixture over the pan’s surface.
6. bake for 20 minutes or until the frittata is set – check by lifting the frittata with a fork. The top should be a light golden-brown.
7. Allow the frittata to rest for a few minutes.
8. Serve with a green salad that is dressed with extra virgin live oil, fresh lemon and salt.