Greens and Cheese Frittata

  • 1½ LB collard greens or kale
  • 3 TBS olive oil
  • 1 onion (chopped)
  • 5 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 6 eggs
  • 3 OZ cheese (shredded)
  • Herbs of choice
  • Salt & pepper

Oven: 400°

  1. Remove the thick stems and ribs from the greens and discard them. Roughly chop the leaves and put them in a large heatproof bowl.
  2. Bring a kettle of water to a boil.
  3. Sprinkle the leaves generously with salt, then pour the boiling water over them and let sit for 10 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, put the oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot add the onion and garlic and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is tender and translucent – about 5 minutes.
  5. Drain the greens well and add to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally until they are very tender – 10-12 minutes
  6. In a medium bowl beat together the eggs, cheese, herbs along with salt and pepper.
  7. Turn off the heat under skillet, pour the egg mixture over the vegetables and stir very gently just to distribute all ingredients evenly in the skillet.
  8. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake until the top of the fritatta is firm and the edges are golden brown – about 20 minutes. Cut into wedges and serve hot.

Yields 4 servings.