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Rustic Italian Frittata

Rebecca Forstadt Olkowski
An Italian dish that is Bellissimo! Serve it with a green salad.
Course Lunch
Cuisine Italian
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large Leeks washed and trimmed
  • 1/2 Cabbage cut into wedges
  • 2 medium Zucchini trimmed
  • 1 bunch green onions scallions trimmed
  • 1 bunch Swiss chard cleaned
  • 1 Lb potatoes peeled about 3 medium size
  • 6 Tbsp bread crumbs
  • 1 tsp. fresh nutmeg grated
  • 8 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 5 cloves garlic peeled and minced
  • 1/2 tsp red chili flakes
  • 3 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 3 eggs beaten

Instructions
 

  • Place the leeks, cabbage, zucchini, green onions, Swiss chard and potatoes in a large pot.
  • Fill half the pot with water and boil covered for 30 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
  • Cool slightly.
  • Coarsely chop up the vegetables and put them into a large bowl.
  • Add the garlic, chili flakes, salt, pepper, oil, and nutmeg.
  • Toss lightly.
  • Add the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and eggs.
  • Stir until blended.
  • Grease a casserole pan, baking pan or 10-inch pie plate.
  • Chop the vegetables into 1/2 inch pieces.
  • Place in a large bowl.
  • Bake in the oven for 45 minutes.
  • Cool and then cut into squares or wedges.