Savoy cabbage frittata, unusual and delicious, a simple vegetarian main dish, because there is no limit to creativity in the kitchen. With very little, you can prepare delicacies. With cabbage, it is very easy, in addition to being a versatile side dish to prepare both cooked and raw, it can also be used for a main dish or soups as a first course. Savoy cabbage is definitely a winter vegetable, it starts to appear in the fruit and vegetable markets at the beginning of autumn and we find it until the end of March.

- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Cheap
- Preparation time: 30 Minutes
- Portions: 4
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Autumn, Winter
- Energy 143.85 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 5.57 (g) of which sugars 2.10 (g)
- Proteins 7.43 (g)
- Fat 10.95 (g) of which saturated 3.90 (g)of which unsaturated 1.25 (g)
- Fibers 2.55 (g)
- Sodium 1,118.48 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 140 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients for Preparing Savoy Cabbage Frittata
- 10.5 oz savoy cabbage
- 0.7 oz shallot
- 2 eggs
- 1.75 oz pecorino romano
- 1.35 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 0.14 oz salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
Tools for Preparing Savoy Cabbage Frittata
- Bowl
- Pan
- Cutting Board
Steps to Prepare Savoy Cabbage Frittata
Cut the savoy cabbage in half and then into thin strips. I usually wash it at this stage, after cutting, quickly.
While washing and drying the cabbage, put the shallot in the pan to brown for a few minutes with the oil, add the cabbage, and cook covered for 10 minutes. In a bowl, prepare the beaten eggs with cheese, salt, and pepper.
Once ready, let the cabbage cool slightly and add it to the bowl with eggs and cheese.
Mix the ingredients and put them back in the pan to brown the savoy cabbage frittata for 5 minutes on both sides.
And here it is, the savoy cabbage frittata is ready.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Can I use purple cabbage or white cabbage to prepare the savoy cabbage frittata?
Of course, any type of cabbage will do just fine.