Tenderstem^® broccoli & Chickpea Frittata

For a vegetarian frittata, adding chickpeas is a great way to add a healthy amount of the carbohydrates and protein you’ll need to keep going if you’re out all day. This frittata is spiced up with paprika to make it super tasty too.

Preparation time

5 minutes

Cooking time

35 minutes

Serves

Dietary requirements

Dairy free
Gluten free
Nut free
Pescatarian

Ingredients

175g Tenderstem^® broccoli, each stem cut in half
2 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for greasing
½ red onion, finely chopped
1 red pepper, finely chopped
1 large clove garlic, finely chopped
½ tsp smoked paprika
½ x 400g can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander
7 large eggs, lightly beaten
Sea salt & black pepper

Method

Heat the oven to 190ºC/170ºC fan/Gas 5. Lightly grease a ceramic baking dish (approx 26 x 16 cm) or a 7″ loose bottomed cake tin.
Parboil the Tenderstem^® broccoli for 2-3 minutes, drain and set aside.
Heat 1½ tbsp of the oil in a large frying pan and sauté the red onion and pepper for 5 minutes until soft. Add the garlic, paprika and chickpeas and cook for a further 2 minutes before adding the coriander.
Spread the sauté mixture over the base of the prepared dish or tin. Place the Tenderstem^® broccoli on top in rows or spokes. Season the eggs well with salt and pepper. Pour the beaten eggs over the Tenderstem and bake for approx 25 minutes or until set.
Cut into wedges to serve.

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Nutrition information for Tenderstem^® broccoli is based on lab analysis of the raw product commissioned by Tenderstem^® broccoli. Please note, nutrition may vary due to origin, methods of storage and preparation, and freshness.

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