MICROWAVE POTATO FRITTATA, a main dish made with eggs and potatoes cooked in the microwave, perfect to serve as a second course or as an appetizer cut into small portions. While the microwave zucchini frittata involves browning the zucchini in the microwave, for this recipe I used the idea of the microwave asparagus frittata, cooking the potatoes by steaming them in the microwave which I then used to make the frittata. In this way, I obtained a light potato frittata, similar to the microwave vegetable frittata.
You might be wondering – what are the advantages of cooking frittatas in the microwave? I’ll reveal some: you don’t have to monitor the cooking and the frittata doesn’t need to be flipped, it’s light because you can cook 4 portions of frittata with only one tablespoon of oil, in 10-12 minutes it will be ready to be served and in the meantime, you can prepare a nice salad to accompany the frittata.
I have another tip for you. Did you know that potatoes have a high glycemic index and we can lower it with a trick? Well, you just have to reach the end of the recipe and I’ll reveal one of my tricks to lower the glycemic index.
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Economical
- Rest time: 5 Minutes
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 4
- Cooking methods: Microwave
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons
- Energy 199.54 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 13.54 (g) of which sugars 0.75 (g)
- Proteins 10.29 (g)
- Fat 12.01 (g) of which saturated 3.63 (g)of which unsaturated 3.40 (g)
- Fibers 1.72 (g)
- Sodium 294.30 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 120 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 Potato Frittata
- 2 potatoes (medium, about 150 g each)
- 4 eggs
- 2 pinches salt
- 2 pinches pepper
- 1 bunch aromatic herbs (to taste, among parsley, savory, thyme, basil)
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Tools Needed for Microwave Frittata
- 1 Microwave Oven better if combination*
- 1 Microwave Baking Dish heating material, 10 inches
- 1 Bowl
Procedure
Wash the potatoes thoroughly and dry them. Make small holes in the potatoes so they won’t explode during cooking. Place the potatoes on a plate in the microwave and start cooking for 8 minutes at about 800 watts, turn the potatoes after 6 minutes. After cooking, let the potatoes rest in the turned-off microwave for 5 minutes to finish cooking.
After resting, peel the potatoes and cut them into cubes.
Crack the eggs into the bowl, add salt, pepper, and chopped aromatic herbs. Beat the eggs with a whisk or a fork, then add the cubed potatoes. Mix well. Grease the pan with oil and pour in the egg and potato mixture, distributing it evenly.
Put the frittata in the microwave and start cooking for 12 minutes using the microwave + grill combination function, choosing reduced power if possible, allowing time for the egg to cook without scrambling.
At the end of cooking, serve the frittata hot and enjoy your meal.
Rosella’s Tips
You can lower the glycemic index of potatoes like this: cook the potatoes the night before, let them cool with the skin on, and then store them in the refrigerator. The next day, peel and use them for all your recipes. Cooked and cooled starches undergo retrogradation.
Variations for Cheese and Potato Frittata in the Microwave
You can add a tablespoon of grated cheese to the beaten eggs. Alternatively, add cubes of smoked cheese among the potato cubes.
Microwave Frittata: Which Container
In the jungle of microwave cooking containers, there are materials specifically recommended for cooking frittatas in the microwave.
I recommend some, indicating the most suitable ones, clicking on the link you can purchase it*:
Heating dish (crisp or similar crisp), perfect because it conducts heat well, reaching up to 464°F, like a pan.
Pyrex Dish, tempered glass is great for microwave cooking but clearly doesn’t conduct heat well. This means that the frittata will be softer and less golden on the underside.
Ceramic Oven/Microwave Dish, like Pyrex, it doesn’t conduct heat well but does its job by bringing the frittata to cooking.
I advise against using plastic containers, even if for microwave use. Fats are overheated by microwaves, which could cause the containers to melt or warp.
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Tall Microwave Frittata
Want to achieve a nice tall frittata cooked in the microwave, cook it in the microwave heating pot, this pot is called Craftina.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Can I cook the frittata in a Pyrex dish?
Yes, but grease it well and increase the cooking time by 3 minutes. Remember, glass is not a good heat conductor.
Can I use fried potatoes to make the frittata?
Of course, but you won’t get a light recipe.
