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Pepper and Onion Frittata with Arugula Salad

By America's Test Kitchen

Published on October 17, 2016

Time

30 minutes

Yield

Serves 4

Pepper and Onion Frittata with Arugula Salad

Ingredients

12 large eggs 3 tablespoons half-and-half Salt and pepper 3 ½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 red bell peppers, stemmed, seeded, and sliced thin1 small onion, sliced thin2 ounces (2 cups) baby arugula ¼ cup pitted Kalamata olives, halved2 teaspoons lemon juice 2 ounces goat cheese, crumbled (½ cup)

Before You Begin

Feel free to mix up the color palette and use any combination of colored bell peppers in place of red.

Instructions

  1. Adjust oven rack to upper-middle position and heat oven to 375 degrees. Whisk eggs, half-and-half, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in large bowl until well combined.
  2. Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add bell peppers and onion and cook until spotty brown, about 8 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in egg mixture. Cook, using spatula to scrape bottom of skillet, until large curds form but eggs are still very wet, about 2 minutes. Smooth egg mixture into even layer. Transfer skillet to oven and bake until surface is golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Slide frittata onto serving platter.
  3. Toss arugula, olives, lemon juice, and remaining 2 tablespoons oil together in bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Pile salad on top of frittata, sprinkle with goat cheese, and serve.
Pepper and Onion Frittata with Arugula Salad

Pepper and Onion Frittata with Arugula Salad

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Time

30 minutes

Yield

Serves 4

Ingredients

12 large eggs
3 tablespoons half-and-half
Salt and pepper
3 ½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 red bell peppers, stemmed, seeded, and sliced thin
1 small onion, sliced thin
2 ounces (2 cups) baby arugula
¼ cup pitted Kalamata olives, halved
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 ounces goat cheese, crumbled (½ cup)

Ingredients

12 large eggs
3 tablespoons half-and-half
Salt and pepper
3 ½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 red bell peppers, stemmed, seeded, and sliced thin
1 small onion, sliced thin
2 ounces (2 cups) baby arugula
¼ cup pitted Kalamata olives, halved
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 ounces goat cheese, crumbled (½ cup)

Ingredients

12 large eggs
3 tablespoons half-and-half
Salt and pepper
3 ½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 red bell peppers, stemmed, seeded, and sliced thin
1 small onion, sliced thin
2 ounces (2 cups) baby arugula
¼ cup pitted Kalamata olives, halved
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 ounces goat cheese, crumbled (½ cup)

Why This Recipe Works

Adding a salad to this breakfast staple makes a well-rounded meal at any time, day or night.

Before You Begin

Feel free to mix up the color palette and use any combination of colored bell peppers in place of red.

Instructions

  1. Adjust oven rack to upper-middle position and heat oven to 375 degrees. Whisk eggs, half-and-half, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in large bowl until well combined.
  2. Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add bell peppers and onion and cook until spotty brown, about 8 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in egg mixture. Cook, using spatula to scrape bottom of skillet, until large curds form but eggs are still very wet, about 2 minutes. Smooth egg mixture into even layer. Transfer skillet to oven and bake until surface is golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Slide frittata onto serving platter.
  3. Toss arugula, olives, lemon juice, and remaining 2 tablespoons oil together in bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Pile salad on top of frittata, sprinkle with goat cheese, and serve.

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