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Teen Battle Chef, is a program of FamilyCook Productions in over 75 schools and community sites across the U.S. Over half are sponsored in high schools by HealthCorps. This blog began in summer 2010 when FamilyCook invited NYC Teen Battle Chefs to participate in internships working with chefs in restaurants, teaching younger children cooking, growing food in food deserts, and cooking in farmers markets across 5 boroughs. In fall 2010, our program continues and thanks to Robin Quivers, her run in the NYC Marathon in November, will provide critical funding so our Teen Battle Chef programs in CT and in HealthCorps schools in NJ can experience these transformational internships as well.

Monday, August 2, 2010

Recipe of the week! Fritatta



Fritatta of Seasonal Vegetables

Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Makes: 10 servings


Ingredients:

2 Leeks or 1 Onion

2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil

2 cups Assorted seasonal Vegetables: Squash, Zucchini, Carrot, Turnip, Mushroom, String Beans, etc.

1-2 small Bell Peppers (orange and yellow if possible)

6 Eggs

1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt

1/4 teaspoon Freshly ground Pepper

1/4 cup Chopped fresh Herbs

Optional: 1 Tomato, diced

Directions:

1. Wash and slice the leeks thinly.

2. Heat the skillet and add olive oil. Add leeks and cook over low heat.

3. Peel the carrots and help slice thinly.

4. Dice the peppers and other assorted seasonal vegetables.

5. Add the diced veggies to the leeks and sauté until softened.

6. Meanwhile, break the eggs in a bowl and season with salt and pepper.

7. Cook the frittata over medium heat, lifting up the sides to release liquid mixture to cook and set.

8. When the frittata is set, serve in wedges and garnish with grated cheese and herbs if desired.

Alternative Cooking Method: Preheat the oven to 400 and place in the oven after it is halfway ‘set’ to finish cooking – about 5 minutes.

Variations by Season

Season

Substitute Vegetables

Fall/Winter

Leeks, sliced root vegetables (turnips, carrots, parsnips), blanched and sliced winter squash; potatoes; blanched and sliced Brussels sprouts; herbs

Spring

Blanched or sautéed: peas, snap peas, cranberry beans or fava beans, pea shoots, arugula; morel mushrooms, sliced ramps; herbs

Summer

Blanched fava beans, yellow wax beans, fingerling potatoes; sun-ripened tomatoes; corn sliced off the cob; beet or other greens; herbs

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