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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
- Preheat the oven to 400°F/200°C
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Prep the broad beans (if unshelled)
- 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.
- 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.
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For the frittata
- 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.
- Heat the oil in a frying pan, then pour in the egg mixture and tilt the pan slightly to even cover the base.
- Cook for 2 minutes or until the edges begin to set.
- Place the pan into the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes or until the eggs are set.
- 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.