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Eggs, they’re what’s for dinner breakfast! Last week I made Panzanella {recipe link}, the classic Italian tomato and bread salad. I had some left-over the next day and decided to make a frittata with what little bit was left. We call anything left over in the frig “must-gos” because whatever foods that are still fresh, must go! Frittatas are incredibly versatile, in that you can use whatever you have on hand to blend into the eggs. Italians hate to waste food . . . ‘waste not, want not’ are the words that I grew up with. My mother always said that our relatives would use up everything but the ‘oink’ of a pig!
- For this frittata, remove any chunks of the soaked bread from the leftovers of a previously made Panzanella salad (preferably prepared the day before).
- Then place the veggie mixture into a small frying pan.
- Saute’ the veggies until all of the liquid is absorbed and then toss in 2 beaten jumbo eggs.
- Cover and cook the frittata mixture on low for about 10 minutes and then place in a 350 degree oven.
- Bake for another 10 minutes until the eggs are cooked through and set.
- At this point, turn the oven to ‘broil’ and keep the frittata under the broiler until a beautiful golden brown color develops.
- Keep a very close eye on the frittata while broiling so that it does not burn.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with a little bit more of the panzanella.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
This frittata is so amazingly delicious!
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Alicia@ eco friendly homemaking says
July 27, 2011 at 9:51 PMOh this just looks awesome! I am new to your blog and am so glad that I found it!!
Foodness Gracious says
July 28, 2011 at 1:07 AMLove it, and love the name of your “must go’s” ha ha.
Take care and thanks for sharing..
Angie's Recipes says
July 28, 2011 at 3:48 AMGreat and delicious use of leftover!
bellini says
July 28, 2011 at 3:59 AMLeftovers are common around here Roz. Very creative use of that salad!
Karen says
July 28, 2011 at 9:35 AMThe next time I have some must-go’s that haven’t actually started moving out on their own, I’m going to try this dish. Great inspiration for the left-overs!
LindyLouMac in Italy says
July 28, 2011 at 11:07 AMWhat you say is so true, waste not want not!
Gabriela Delworth says
July 28, 2011 at 11:18 AMOh my!
Deliciousnes!!!
Gabriela
Pam says
July 28, 2011 at 12:16 PMWow – that looks and sounds amazing.
Big Dude says
July 28, 2011 at 12:33 PMLeftovers for breakfast sounds vaguely familiar – looks delicious and we obviously think the same about using up rather than throwing out food.
Sam @ My Carolina Kitchen says
July 28, 2011 at 3:17 PMWhat a great idea Roz. I would have never thought of this.
Sam
Roz @ weightingfor50 says
July 28, 2011 at 5:19 PMHi other Roz. Wow..your leftovers look WAY better than most of mine! Delicious! We’re big fans of leftovers too, love coming up with a second, completely different meal with things from the night before. Have a great day. from, Canadian Roz.
Joy @ Joy Of Desserts says
July 28, 2011 at 6:20 PMThank you for your beautiful comments on my blog, Roz. Yes, I remember. It’s sweet of you to remember too and to say. 🙂 Love your blog, and your parents’ recipes so remind me of my grandmother’s recipes.
Velva says
July 28, 2011 at 7:52 PMThis is proof that you can do beautiful things with leftovers. Wow. Love it.
Velva
Dzoli says
July 28, 2011 at 8:20 PMI was looking around for a comfortiing dish..ans see heer I found it.Ta:)
ARLENE says
July 28, 2011 at 8:37 PMIt really is an Italian thing. I had roasted red peppers and onions with sausage last night (served over pasta al burro from the night before). I just had to use up some of the leftovers this morning, so I had a sausage, pepper, and onion frittata. I’m thinking of those soggy bread cubes and thinking I’d have probably tossed them in, lol.
Kim says
July 29, 2011 at 7:12 AMLove it! As I’ve told you in the past, I love your blog. I featured this recipe on my own blog: http://mediterraneanmyway.blogspot.com/2011/07/feature-friday-july-29-2011.html
Have a great weekend!