Eggs - Its what for dinner on meatless Mondays!

I feel good about my meatless meals.  But we all know we need  that protein in order to feel full and happy.  That is where eggs come into play.  I used to make omelettes but they were always a bit messy and over wrought.  That is when I met my best friend the frittata.  I know it sounds all fancy but if you have eggs, some veggies and some cheese you are in business.

I like the frittata because it allows me to get rid of stuff in my frig and make a meal and get PROTEIN!!! Yippeee

So how do you start?  Heat you oven to 350.  Then get out a sautee pan that can go into the oven.  I normally start with an onion and some garlic.  Put a swirl of olive oil in a sautee pan over medium high heat and chop the onion and garlic and put it in.

While those are going, search you fridge for some wonderful stuff.  My favs are mushrooms, grape/cherry tomatoes and spinach.  Slice the mushrooms and put them in next. Half the tomatoes and squeeze the insides out and throw them in.  When all that has started softening and getting a little color, then put a couple of handfuls of spinach in and let it wilt.  I normally add salt, pepper and a little nutmeg at this time. Don't worry if your veggies get a little brown...they will be awesome with the eggs.

While all that is getting married, whip up your eggs.  I usually plan on 3 per adult with about a tablespoon of warm water and pinch of salt and pepper.  Whip them good until they are happy.

When you veggies are smelling great and the spinach is wilted down, dump the eggs into the pan. Shake the pan a little to distribute the egg around the pan.  Give it a couple of minutes for the edges to start firming up.  Then go get the cheese you like or that is in the fridge and put it on top...start with  1/2 cup and add if you want to.  I've even covered the top with sliced swiss.

Put the whole pan in the oven for about 10 minutes.  Check to see if it is done by shaking the pan.  If the eggs are still wiggly, leave it in another 4-5 minutes and check again.  Once the egg firms up, you are ready to eat.

So if you are building a shopping list, this is what you will need.
Eggs (I average 2-3 eggs per person)
onion
garlic
spinach or another leafy friend like kale
mushrooms...any kind
tomatoes or any other loved veggie (I keep sundried tomatoes in the house and that is great)
any other left over veggie you have in the fridge...artichokes, brussel sprouts, bok choy...
salt
pepper
nutmeg (just a pinch)
olive oil or any other oil you like to cook with

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