I believe the Persian name for a frittata/omelette is Kuku, and this recipe idea may be similar to kuku sabzi ... sabzi meaning greens, especially fresh green herbs. This quick Persian-style herb frittata recipe is made by whisking together eggs, fresh herbs, saffron strands and vibrant turmeric powder. Sprinkle with tangy feta and juicy pomegranate seeds for a colourful brunch!
Ingredients:
Serves Four
8 eggs
10g chives, finely chopped
10g coriander, finely chopped
10g dill, finely chopped
10g flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
4 spring onions, finely sliced
1 tbsp. flour
½ tsp baking powder
½ tbsp. turmeric
35g toasted pine nuts
1 pinch of saffron, soaked in 2 tsp boiling water
1 tbsp. olive oil
75g feta, crumbled
1 lemon, juiced and zested
25g pumpkin seeds
2 tbsp. pomegranate seeds, to decorate
100g Greek yogurt
Method:
1. Preheat the oven to 200°C/fan 180°C/gas mark 6. Whisk together the eggs in a large bowl. Add the herbs, onion, flour, baking powder, turmeric, pine nuts and saffron. Season with black pepper and whisk again.
2. Heat the oil in an ovenproof frying/skillet pan. Pour the egg mixture into the pan. Cook over a very gentle heat for 10 minutes, then transfer to the oven for a further 5 minutes to finish cooking.
3. Remove the frittata from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes. Turn out and top with the crumbled feta, lemon zest, pumpkin seeds and pomegranate. Mix the Greek yogurt with the lemon juice and serve with the frittata.
3. Remove the frittata from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes. Turn out and top with the crumbled feta, lemon zest, pumpkin seeds and pomegranate. Mix the Greek yogurt with the lemon juice and serve with the frittata.
Each serving provides:
"Feta is the most well-known cheese in Greece. It is a soft, white, brined cheese that is very nutritious and is an excellent source of calcium. As part of Mediterranean cuisine, this cheese is used in all sorts of dishes — from appetizers to desserts — because it can enhance the taste of foods."
You can read more about this cheese here
I hope you may enjoy this recipe suggestion soon, wishing everyone a great weekend.
All the best Jan
That is so pretty and colorful I would hate to cut into it :)
ReplyDeleteHope you enjoy a most wonderful weekend!
That sounds tempting.
ReplyDeletethis looks really good, i think i could easily cut this recipe in half!!!
ReplyDeleteI rather like feta cheese and frittatas, I just need to combine the two xx
ReplyDeleteThat looks like a delightful twist on a recipe I make often. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteHow exotic!xxx
ReplyDeleteI love omelets but had never thought of adding a little tumeric to it, even though I try to add that to anything I can.
ReplyDeleteWill do this soon!
I honestly thought this was a pizza at first sight
ReplyDeleteThis looks so interesting!
ReplyDeleteThis frittata sounds amazing. So different from any I have tried!
ReplyDeleteThat recipe looks delicious, thank you!
ReplyDeleteGreat way to use up some eggs!
ReplyDeleteLisa x
Yessssssssssssssssssssssssss, this is brilliant!
ReplyDeleteHope you had a great weekend Jan! This looks so good! Thank you!
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