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Broad Bean Frittata

This Broad Bean Frittata with mint is a great way to use up fava beans. Ready in 30 mins you can enjoy it for breakfast, lunch or dinner!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 186 kcal
Course: Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner , Brunch
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups broad beans removed from pods (200g)
  • 6 eggs
  • ¼ cup heavy cream (double cream)
  • 3 spring onions (scallions), finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons mint freshly chopped
  • 4 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese grated and divided
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F/200°C
Prep the broad beans (if unshelled)
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  1. Add the broad beans to a pot of salted water, and boil for 5 minutes or until tender. Drain, run under cold water and drain again.
  2. Remove the broad beans from their tough grey shells by ripping a hole and popping the bright green broad beans out. Discard the tough shells.
For the frittata
  1. Beat the eggs and cream in a large mixing bowl, then stir in the prepared broad beans, scallions, mint, half the parmesan, salt and pepper.
  2. Heat the oil in a frying pan, then pour in the egg mixture and tilt the pan slightly to even cover the base.
  3. Cook for 2 minutes or until the edges begin to set.
  4. Place the pan into the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes or until the eggs are set.
  5. Serve topped with the remaining parmesan.

Nutrition Information

Calories 186kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 0.02g Cholesterol 177mg (59%) Sodium 317mg (13%) Potassium 253mg (7%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 549IU (11%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 100mg (10%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 186

% Daily Value*

Calories 186kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 0.02g 1%
Cholesterol 177mg 59%
Sodium 317mg 13%
Potassium 253mg 5%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 549IU 11%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 100mg 10%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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