Pea and Carrot Omelette

Name: Pea and Carrot Omelette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: Carrots 4 ½ cups; Red onions 1 &frac13; cup; Peas 1 ¼ cup; Eggs medium 8; Grana Padano PDO cheese 4.25 oz; Marjoram 5 sprigs; Fine salt to taste; Extra virgin olive oil to taste; Black pepper to taste

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Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Vegetarian

Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Serving: 6
Cost: Low

PRESENTATION

The peas and carrots frittata is one of those dishes that Italians just love, especially during springtime. You know, when these tender veggies are at their peak. This frittata recipe really captures the spirit of 'svuotafrigo'—which is basically tossing in whatever's left in the fridge. Super practical, right? Italians do this all the time, and it turns out moist and comforting.

Eggs mixed with sweet peas and carrots make a vegetable frittata that's light yet so so satisfying. It really shows off the heart of Italian home cooking: simple, delicious, nothing fancy. Cook it up in a pan, and you get that golden crust on the outside while keeping it nice and soft inside—exactly what you want in a classic peas and carrots frittata.

Here's the thing, you'll find loads of variations all over Italy because, you know, locals love adding whatever seasonal veggies they have. Sometimes it's a bit of cheese or herbs for extra flavor, but honestly, it's all about the fresh, earthy goodness of spring veggies and eggs. And listen, this frittata recipe is super adaptable. Got some leftover greens? Toss them in. Want to add zucchini or spinach? Go for it—pretty much anything goes.

Perfect for a quick lunch, a light dinner, or even breakfast, it's easy to whip up when you're pressed for time. And the colors? Seriously, those bright colors make it a family favorite for sure, and it's a healthy frittata that feels light.

Italian home cooks have cherished these straightforward dishes forever, especially with fresh ingredients from the market. That's the real charm, creating something warm, comforting, and flavorful from what might've just been hanging out in your fridge. This is an easy frittata recipe—keeping things chill and kinda nostalgic, perfect for a laid-back meal. It's not just about the taste; it shows the resourcefulness and creativity in Italian kitchens, making it a crowd favorite for everyone to enjoy.

How to prepare Pea and Carrot Omelette

To prepare the pea and carrot omelet, peel the carrots 1 and cut them into slices about 3/16-inch thick 2. Clean and slice the onions 3.

Now, in a skillet with a diameter of 11 inches (measured at the surface, 9.5 inches at the bottom), pour a drizzle of oil and add the onions 4. Cook over low heat for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, add the carrots 5 and cook for about 10 minutes, still over low heat. Add pepper 6

and salt 7. Now add the peas 8 and cook everything together for another 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in a bowl, beat the eggs with salt 9,

pepper, Grana Padano, and marjoram leaves 11. After 10 minutes, pour the eggs directly into the pan 12.

Cover with a lid 13. Lower the heat and cook for about 10 minutes. When the surface is slightly soft but still moist 14, flip the omelet with the help of a flat plate 15.

Reverse the pan with a quick and firm movement, letting the flipped omelet slide back into the pan 16. Cook on the other side for about 5-8 minutes 17. The pea and carrot omelet is ready 18.

Storage

The pea and carrot omelet can be stored in the fridge for 1–2 days. You can freeze it after cooking.

Advice

You can use herbs of your choice. You can use pecorino instead of Grana. You can use a shallot, leek, or even fresh spring onion instead of the red onion.

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Pea and Carrot Omelette

PRESENTATION

How to prepare Pea and Carrot Omelette

Storage

Advice

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