FETTA & SWEET POTATO FRITTATA

This is easily one of the best tasting frittata's I have ever cooked. Whilst sweet potato and feta may sound a little strange as a combination, they work incredibly well together in this dish. It may have something to do with the honeyed taste of the sweet potato and the sharp flavour of the cheese. You know what they say, opposites attract. After cooking countless frittatas (the majority which will never appear on this blog due to their dodgy appearance!) I am happy to say that I think I have finally mastered the skill of making them, which I believe is two-fold. Step 1- use a few tablespoons of a fresh herb, such as parsley, chives or coriander. Step 2- cook the frittata on the stove until the edges have set, then place in the oven for 8-10 minutes or until the egg has just set. 

INGREDIENTS 

• 800g sweet potato, peeled and sliced into thin, even slices
• 9 eggs, free-range preferably, beaten
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley and/or chives, roughly chopped
• 1 tablespoon rice bran oil / coconut oil 
• 1 large garlic clove, finely chopped or crushed 
• a handful of baby spinach, washed and roughly chopped 
• 50g reduced-fat feta, crumbed or cut into small pieces

COOKING 

1. Preheat a fan-force oven to 160 degrees. 

2. Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil. Add sweet potato and cook for around 5 minutes or until almost tender. Drain in a colander.

3. Meanwhile, combine the beaten eggs, 3/4 cup of water and the parsley and/or chives in a large bowl or jug. Season with a pinch of ground black pepper. 

4. Heat oil in a large, deep frying pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and stir for 1 minute or until fragrant. Add the spinach to the pan and cook until it has wilted. Add the cooked sweet potato to the pan, scattering it around evenly. 

5. Pour the egg mixture over the top of the vegetables in the pan. Scatter the pieces of feta over the top of the egg. Continue to cook over medium heat for 4-5 minutes or until the edges of the frittata have set. 

6. Place the pan in the oven and cook for 8-10 minutes or until egg has completely set. Serve whilst warm. 

Serves / 4 
Total Preparation time / 15 minutes 
Total Cooking time / around 25 minutes 

x Emily