Frittata of Leeks

"This can be a main course or an appetizer. From the Fine Art of Italian Cooking. Posted for ZWT #7."
 
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Ready In:
26mins
Ingredients:
4
Serves:
4
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ingredients

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directions

  • Rinse the leeks well, discard the green part, then cut them into rings 1/2 inch thick. Place the pieces in a bowl of cold water and let them soak for 30 minutes, then drain and rinse carefully under cold running water.
  • Heat 3 Tablespoons of the olive oil in a pan. When it is warm, add the leeks, season with salt and pepper and saute for about 30 minutes, until soft. Transfer the leeks to a bowl and allow them to cook for 1 hour.
  • In a large bowl, lightly beat eggs with a pinch of salt. Add the cooked leeks and mix thoroughly.
  • Place a large omelet pan over medium heat with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the leek-egg mixture. When eggs are well set and the frittata is well detached from the bottom of the pan, put a place, face down, over the pan. Holding the plate firmly, reverse the pan and turn the frittata out.
  • Return the pan to the flame. Carefully slide the frittata onto the pan to cook the other side. After 2 minutes, reverse the frittata onto a service dish.

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