Breakfast » Egg White Frittata w/ Spring Greens
Ingredients
For the Frittata
- 4 large egg whites (reserve yolks for Lemon Sauce*)
- pinch of sea salt
- white pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- freshly-grated nutmeg to taste
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- pinch of crushed red pepper
- 1 garlic clove
- 3 cups sweet, peppery & bitter greens, torn or chopped (sweet = lettuce varieties, spinach, escarole; peppery = mustard greens, arugula; bitter = chicory, swiss chard)
- ¼ cup chopped fresh mixed herbs (mint, parsley, celery leaves, basil)
- ½ cup thinly-sliced spring onion
- ½ cup thinly-sliced leek
For the Lemon Sauce
- 4 egg yolks
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- pinch of sea salt
- white pepper to taste
Garnish Suggestions
- sprinkle of Parmesan cheese
- zest of 1 lemon
- fresh herbs (fresh mint, lovage, basil)
- edible flowers (violets used in this recipe)
How-to
Make Frittata
- Whisk together the egg whites, salt, white pepper and Parmesan cheese
- Whisk in nutmeg and set aside to soften the cheese for a few minutes
- Meanwhile, in a sauté pan, heat 3 tbsp of olive oil over medium-high heat
- Add the crushed red pepper, and the garlic clove. Allow the garlic to flavor the oil for about 1 minute. When the garlic is lightly browned, remove it from the pan
- Add the greens and cook until wilted, 30-60 seconds
- Add herbs, spring onions and leeks and cook another additional minute. Season with salt if desired
- Reduce heat to low and add the egg whites to the pan, cover with a lid, and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes over low heat, or until the whites are set, but still soft, moist and creamy in the center
Make Lemon Sauce
- Whisk the egg yolks, remaining nutmeg, cheese, lemon juice, and a light seasoning of salt and pepper into a light and creamy sauce
- If you prefer to cook the egg yolks, this can also be done over a double-boiler, whisked with the addition of ½ cup chicken broth until heated through
Serving Suggestions
- Serve the frittata either warm or at room temperature, topped with the lemon sauce, and garnished with lemon zest, a few more herbs and a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese
Charles Draghi
Charles Draghi, chef/owner of Erbaluce restaurant in Boston, creates dishes influenced by his Italian-French culinary background and classical training. Inspired by local produce from farmers' markets and his own herb garden, he treats presentation as a collaborative art form, from the food to the wine lists and even his own plays that are read in the restaurant. Erbaluce is located on the edge of the Theatre District, so it's only fitting that Charles is also an accomplished playwright.
Erbaluce
Erbaluce chef/owner Charles Draghi builds a light and fragrant frittata. Garlic and crushed red pepper flavored olive oil cooks leeks, spring onions plus a variety of greens and fresh herbs. Parmesan cheese, nutmeg and egg whites are added and 3-5 minutes later, you're ready to serve. Fantastic for the egg-white-only crowd but a lemon, egg yolk and Parmesan sauce adds a vibrant finish.
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