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Mortiño and Vegetable Frittata Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 6 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped zucchini
- 1/2 cup chopped mushrooms
- 1/2 cup mortiño berries
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Special equipment needed:
- 10-inch non-stick skillet
- Whisk

Step-by-step instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until well combined.
3. Heat olive oil in a 10-inch non-stick skillet over medium heat.
4. Add onion, bell pepper, zucchini, and mushrooms to the skillet and sauté for 5 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
5. Add mortiño berries to the skillet and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
6. Pour egg mixture over the vegetables and berries in the skillet.
7. Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the top of the egg mixture.
8. Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the frittata is set and golden brown on top.
9. Remove the skillet from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.


- Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Cooking time: 30 minutes
Temperature:
- Oven temperature: 375°F
Serving size:
- Serves 4

Nutritional information:
- Calories per serving: 180
- Total fat: 11g
- Saturated fat: 4g
- Cholesterol: 240mg
- Sodium: 450mg
- Total carbohydrates: 9g
- Dietary fiber: 2g
- Sugars: 4g
- Protein: 13g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- Mortiño berries can be substituted with blueberries or raspberries.
- Parmesan cheese can be substituted with cheddar or mozzarella cheese.

Variations:
- Add cooked bacon or sausage for a meatier frittata.
- Use different vegetables such as spinach, kale, or broccoli.
- Add herbs such as basil, parsley, or thyme for extra flavor.

Tips and tricks:
- Make sure to use a non-stick skillet to prevent the frittata from sticking.
- Don't overcook the vegetables before adding the egg mixture, they should still have some texture.
- Let the frittata cool for a few minutes before slicing to make it easier to serve.

Storage instructions:
- Store leftover frittata in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheating instructions:
- Reheat leftover frittata in the microwave for 1-2 minutes or in a preheated oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes.

Presentation ideas:
- Serve the frittata on a platter with fresh herbs and mortiño berries on top.

Garnishes:
- Fresh herbs such as parsley or basil
- Mortiño berries

Pairings:
- Serve with a side salad or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.

Suggested side dishes:
- Mixed greens salad with vinaigrette dressing
- Roasted asparagus or Brussels sprouts

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the frittata is not cooked through after 25 minutes, cover the skillet with foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes.

Food safety advice:
- Make sure to cook the frittata to an internal temperature of 160°F to ensure it is safe to eat.

Food history:
- Frittatas originated in Italy and are similar to omelets, but are cooked slowly over low heat and finished in the oven.

Flavor profiles:
- The frittata has a savory flavor from the vegetables and Parmesan cheese, with a slightly sweet and tart flavor from the mortiño berries.

Serving suggestions:
- Serve the frittata for breakfast, brunch, or dinner.

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Region: Spanish

Taste: Savory, Tangy, Herbal, Earthy, Aromatic