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Artichoke Frittata

A vegetarian Italian egg and cheese frittata baked with marinated artichoke hearts and sharp cheddar.

  • vegetarian
  • eggs
  • artichoke
  • baked
Cook
30 min
Serves
8 servings
Artichoke Frittata
Photo: Joelk75 · CC BY 2.0

Ingredients

  • 2 6 ounce jars marinated artichoke hearts, drained, rinsed and chopped (reserve the oil from one jar)
  • 1/2 cup onion, diced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/4 cup fine bread crumbs
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp pepper
  • 1/8 tsp oregano
  • 1/8 tsp chili powder
  • 2 Tbsp parsley, minced
  • 2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees and lightly grease a 7 x 11 inch glass baking dish.
  2. Heat oil from artichoke marinade in medium skillet.
  3. Add the onions and saute over med-low heat until soft and translucent.
  4. Add the garlic and continue cooking until garlic is soft but not brown.
  5. In a large bowl, beat the eggs.
  6. Stir in the breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, oregano, chili powder and parsley.
  7. Stir in the cheese.
  8. Add artichokes and onion/garlic mixture.
  9. Pour into prepared baking dish.
  10. Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes.
  11. Cool in pan and cut into bite-sized pieces.

Notes

A frittata is an Italian egg and cheese dish baked with a variety of meats, cheeses and vegetables added for flavor. This frittata is vegetarian. It is best when served warm, but can still be good at room temperature.