Description
Perfectly sized for a Sicilian roll and bursting with caramelized flavors, these zucchini mini frittatas perfectly summarize the joy of simple cooking. Originally created at Romano’s in San Diego.
Ingredients
1 yellow onion, chopped
2 tbsp (30 g) extra virgin olive oil
1 lb (0.5 kg) zucchini, sliced very thinly with each slice quartered
6 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup (120 g) grated pecorino romano
1/2 cup (120 g) bread crumbs
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
Mix of canola/vegetable and olive oil for frying
Instructions
Prepare the Onion:
- Cook the chopped onion in 2 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil over low heat until extremely soft and melted, about 25 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent burning.
Prepare the Zucchini:
- Slice the zucchini very thinly and then quarter each slice. This will help them blend better into the batter.
Make the Batter:
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs. Add the cooked onions and the prepared zucchini. Mix well.
- Gradually add the grated pecorino romano cheese and bread crumbs to the egg mixture, stirring constantly until the mixture reaches a batter-like consistency.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Fry the Frittatas:
- Heat a mix of canola/vegetable and olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
- Spoon the batter into the hot oil, forming small round frittatas.
- Fry the frittatas for about 5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. The middle should not be jiggly when done.
- Remove the frittatas from the oil and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
Serve:
- Serve the frittatas warm. They can be enjoyed as a main dish, side dish, or even as an appetizer.
- Pairs very well with homemade ranch or tzatziki.
Notes
- Ensure the onions are cooked slowly and thoroughly to bring out their sweetness and achieve the desired soft texture.
- The zucchini should be sliced thinly to ensure they cook evenly and blend well with the other ingredients.
- When frying, make sure the oil is hot but not boiling to avoid burning the frittatas.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 frittatas
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 240mg