Brunchtime Spicy Chickpea Frittata

Serves: 5

Estell Schumm

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

65

Spice

58

Sweetness

58

Sourness

35

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.8

Difficulty

Ingredients:

6

Eggs

2 tbsps

Olive Oil

1 cup

Leek (diced)

Directions:

1

Whisk together eggs and cheese until creamy

2

Fold in spinach and set aside

3

Heat oil over medium heat in an oven-proof skillet

4

Saute leek, carrot, and cayenne peppers until the leek is translucent, 4 to 5 minutes

5

Add chickpeas and tomatoes

6

Saute until warmed through, about 3 minutes

7

Add egg mixture to the skillet and cover

8

Cook the mixture undisturbed until the edges of the frittata have firmed and slightly browned, 4 to 5 minutes

9

Reduce heat to medium-low

10

Replace the cover but watch every so often until the whole frittata has firmed except the very middle

11

Take care to keep the heat source on medium-low to avoid burning bottom of frittata

12

Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler

13

Place the frittata under the broiler to firm and brown the top, 1 to 3 minutes

14

Allow to cool before serving

15

Top with red pepper flakes if desired

16

Serve warm or at room temperature with an ice cold glass of milk!