Sunday 13 January 2008

Watercress, Potato & Bacon Frittata - by Sandy

342 calories per portion
Preparation Time: 5 mins
Cooking Time: 25-30 mins
Serves: 4
Ingredients
350g/12oz New Potatoes
1 tbsp Olive Oil
4 rashers Back Bacon, trimmed and sliced
1 Onion, sliced
1 (85g) pack watercress, roughly chopped
6 medium Lion Quality eggs
50g/2oz mature Cheddar cheese, grated
To serve: tomato salsa and salad
Method
Cook the potatoes in a pan of boiling salted water for 10 mins or until tender.
Drain and slice.
Heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan, add the bacon and onions and fry for 3-4 min until beginning to brown.
Add the sliced potatoes and cook for a further 5 mins.
Add the watercress to the pan and continue to cook for 2 mins, stirring until it has wilted.
Beat the eggs with a little salt and plenty of ground black pepper.
Pour the mixture into the pan and cook, stirring for 1 min, until most of the egg has set.
Shake the pan to level the surface and cook for a further 2 mins.
Sprinkle the cheese over the top of the frittata and cook under a hot grill for 2 mins until the cheese has melted and the top is golden brown.
Serve in wedges with tomato salsa and a watercress salad.

Cooks tip: These tasty supper dish is also great served cold in lunchboxes or on picnics. If preparing for vegetarians, omit the bacon and replace with 1 large sliced red pepper, adding 1tbsp more olive oil to the pan.

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