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Spinach, Watercress and Goat Cheese Frittata

Spinach, Watercress and Goat Cheese Frittata

  • Makes: 6-8 appetizer or 4 main-course servings  
  • Freezes: not recommended 
  • Preparation Time: 10 minutes 
  • Cooking Time: 17 minutes 

Ingredients

2 tbsp30mL Vegetable or Canola Oil

½ cup125mL chopped sweet onion (about ¼ of the onion)

1 clove garlic, finely chopped

3 cups750mL baby spinach

2 cups500mL watercress

6 eggs

½ cup125mL Carnation® Regular, 2% or Fat Free Evaporated Milk

½ tsp2mL salt

¼ tsp1mL pepper

½ cup125mL goat cheese, crumbled

Directions

  1 Preheat broiler.

  2 Heat oil in a 10” (25cm) or 12” (30cm) nonstick ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic. Cook 3-5 minutes until tender. Turn heat down if onions and garlic start to brown. Add spinach and watercress and cook until wilted, about 1-2 minutes. Transfer cooked mixture to a plate. Return pan to heat.

  3 Whisk eggs and evaporated milk in bowl. Add mixture to hot pan. Allow eggs to cook for 2-3 minutes until bottom starts to set. Scatter cooked spinach mixture and goat cheese over eggs. Continue cooking until eggs are almost set. About 3-4 minutes.

  4 Transfer pan to oven. Broil until center is set and cheese starts to melt, about 2-3 minutes. Using spatula, loosen edges of frittata and slide out onto platter. Serve warm or room temperature.

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