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Garden Frittata with Pistachio Parsley Pesto

A garden fresh frittata with a flavorful pesto that is great for brunch, especially when entertaining guests and using fresh ingredients from your garden

Course Breakfast
Cuisine Italian
Keyword Frittata
Servings 8
Author Joseph Sciascia of Recipe For A Party

Ingredients

  • 4 red or russet potatoes, small, sliced I used peeled russet potatoes
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 shallots, chopped
  • 2 tsp chopped garlic
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped I used an orange bell pepper
  • 6 cups Swiss chard, trimmed and chopped
  • 8 medium or large eggs
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp course black pepper
  • 1 tsp tarragon, dried or fresh I used dried
  • 2 tbsp fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped
  • 3/4 cup 1/2 & 1/2
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups Feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1 1/2 cup corn, frozen, thawed or fresh

Pistachio Parsley Pesto

  • 3/4 cup shelled, roasted pistachios
  • 1 1/2 cup flat leaf parsley, roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tsp garlic, chopped
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 3/4 cup olive oil
  • place all ingredients in a small food processor or blender and blend until smooth

Instructions

  1. Slice the potatoes, and put them on a microwave safe plate and microwave for about 6 minutes on high or until fork tender, set aside to cool

  2. In a large skillet over medium/high heat, add the olive oil, shallots, garlic, bell pepper and Swiss chard and saute for 4 minutes or until wilted down a bit, stirring occasionally, turn off heat and set aside.

  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs, salt, pepper, tarragon, parsley, 1/2 & 1/2 and flour until well combined

  4. Stir in the Feta cheese, corn and the potatoes and pour into a nonstick cooking sprayed 9X13 inch casserole dish or large 12 cast iron or oven proof frying pan, uncovered

  5. Place in the oven for 50 to 60 minutes until toothpick comes out clean and egg is cooked, golden and bubbly on top

  6. take out of oven, cover with foil and let sit for 10 minutes before cutting into wedges, spoon a bit of pesto on top of each serving and enjoy this garden inspired Frittata