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Meatball Frittata with Mozzarella and Tomatoes

This meatball frittata with mozzarella and tomatoes is a wonderful way to transform simple ingredients into a filling, savoury meal. By pan-frying cherry tomatoes first to intensify their sweetness and combining them with creamy mozzarella and fresh basil, you create a dish that is bursting with Mediterranean flavour. It is an excellent choice for a weekend brunch or a quick midweek dinner that feels a little more special than your average omelettete.

As a diabetes-friendly recipe, this frittata is naturally high in protein and lower in carbohydrates, making it a brilliant option for sustained energy throughout the day. Using shop-bought or leftover cooked meatballs makes the preparation incredibly swift. Serve large, golden slices alongside a crisp green salad tossed in a light vinaigrette for a balanced and nutritious homemade meal.

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Ingredients for Meatball Frittata with Mozzarella and Tomatoes

  • 1 cucharada de aceite de oliva

  • 2 dientes de ajo, en rodajas

  • 240ml grape or cherry tomatoes, cut in half

  • Fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

  • 8 huevos

  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmigiano- Reggiano

  • 2 tablespoons slivered basil leaves

  • 230g cooked meatballs, cut in half if more than 1 inch in diameter

  • 110g mozzarella, preferably fresh, cut into 1/2-inch chunks

  • Green salad, to serve

Precalienta el horno a 218°C.

In a large ovenproof and preferably nonstick skillet, heat 1/2 tablespoons of the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, then add the tomatoes and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring once or twice, until the tomato juices are viscous and glossy, about 2 minutes. Pour the tomatoes onto a plate, and use a silicone spatula to scrape any sticky tomato juices onto the plate as well.

Whisk the eggs until well blended, then mix in the Parmigiano and basil. Season with salt and pepper. (Start with 3/4 teaspoons salt: you can cook up a spoonful of the mix to check the seasoning.)

Heat the remaining 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil in the skillet over medium-high heat. Place the meatballs in the pan, cut sides down if they have been halved. Evenly sprinkle in the tomatoes. Pour in the egg mixture, using a fork to evenly redistribute tomatoes or basil if necessary. Sprinkle the mozzarella evenly across the pan. Cook until the edges of the frittata start to set, then use a silicone spatula to pull the cooked egg away from the sides of the pan a bit, letting the raw egg flow behind it. Repeat a few times and cook until the eggs are almost set in the perimeter of the pan, about 5 minutes.

Place the pan in the oven and bake until the eggs are just set in the centre and the frittata and the top is dappled with toasty brown patches, about 5 minutes. Turn on the grill and grill for 1 minute to help set the top and to foster bubbly, toasted cheese bites.

Remove the pan from the oven. The frittata is easiest to remove from the pan after resting 5 minutes. Slide the spatula underneath to loosen, then top with a large plate or pizza pan over the pan and invert the frittata onto it. Flip the frittata one more time onto a serving plate or cutting board so it is right side up. Serve with a green salad.

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