Spicy Spinach-Mushroom Frittata

Frittata according to Wikipedia “Is a kind of Italian open faced omelet contain, cheese, eggs etc”. I usually make omelets, with onion, green chilies, or chill powder, when I need a side dish or to use as sandwich between breads as I get bored with using the same kind of jam. My hubby like and makes scrambled eggs more often than the omelet. I had some mushroom and spinach in hand so decided to experiment on frittata. I looked into the web for frittata recipe and end up with this one as it can be cooked on the stove top rather than the oven.  Spinach is considered to be power house of nutrients, minerals and vitamins according to this source . Spinach we used get in my home town is similar to Chinese spinach, but they are tastier than the one I am getting here.

Over the period of years, I started loving spinach that we get here and it has become one of frequently used vegetable in my kitchen. I made a really spicy frittata with gram masala, chili powder, and pepper. This dish is also very filling.

What you need:

Chopped Frozen, thawed Spinach: 4oz (½ cup)
Chopped button mushroom : 1/2cup
Chopped onion : 1
Green chilies (Serrano pepper) : 1
Eggs : 4 no (3 egg whites and 1 full egg)
Cumin : 1/8 tsp
Gram masala : ¼ tsp
Chili powder : ¼ tsp (mine is hotter variety)
Pepper powder : ½ tsp
Olive oil : 2 tablespoons
Salt : ¼ tsp or to taste


How I made:

Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onions and fry for 3 minutes or until onions become soft and change color. Then add mushrooms, green chilies and spinach and cook for another 5 minutes. Add cumin, chili, pepper, salt and gram masala powder and stir for another 2 minutes.

In another medium bowl beat 3 egg whites and 1 full egg. Pour the egg mixture into the vegetables. Reduce the flame, cover and cook for another 5to 7 minutes or until the egg are firm.

Enjoy Spinach-mushroom- onion frittata hot and warm.

Preparation time: 15-17 minutes
Yield : 3 serving
Verdict : Good
Will you make it again: Frequently.

I am sending this Spicy spinach mushroom frittata to monthly mingle-brunch  hosted by Meeta.

 Swathi