The light frittata with pumpkin and leek is a simple main dish baked in the oven, making it light yet flavorful and tasty.
A quick recipe with autumn colors and flavors that is prepared in a short time, and while it bakes in the oven, you have time to do other things. Great to serve as a main dish or cut into cubes for an appetizer or to fill sandwiches, it is thin and colorful and brightens up the autumn table.
For more people or for a thicker frittata, you can add more ingredients or double the amounts.
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 3 people
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Autumn, Winter
Ingredients for the light frittata with pumpkin and leek
- 3.5 oz Yellow Pumpkin
- 1 Leek
- 1 Onion
- 4 Eggs
- 4 tbsp Milk
- 4 tbsp Grated Grana Padano
- to taste Salt
- to taste Olive Oil
Tools
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Mold
- 1 Oven
Preparation for the light frittata with pumpkin and leek
For the preparation of the frittata, clean and wash the pumpkin, then cut it into small cubes, place it in a bowl, add the leek sliced thinly and the onion also thinly sliced. Finally, add the eggs, milk, salt, and Grana, mix and blend everything well.
Line a baking dish with parchment paper, grease it with a little oil and then pour the mixture. Place the dish in a preheated oven.
Bake the frittata at 392°F for about 15 minutes. Adjust cooking time based on your oven’s power; the frittata is well cooked when it has a nice golden appearance.
Remove the frittata from the oven, cut into wedges, and serve hot. According to your taste, it can also be eaten cold the next day, perfect for a work lunch break.
Anna recommends…
If you prefer a thicker frittata, pour it into a smaller mold and extend the baking time until it is well cooked inside.
If you prefer a thicker frittata, pour it into a smaller mold and extend the baking time until it is well cooked inside.
What if I can’t find leeks?
You can substitute with more onion!
