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Roast pumpkin and spinach frittata

By Rita Neil, Upper Barron, Qld
Roast pumpkin and spinach frittata

Serving size: Serves 6
Cooking time: More than 1 hour
Special options: Vegetarian
Course: Lunch, Main
Favourite flavours: Cakes/baking

INGREDIENTS

2 cups chopped pumpkin
1 tablespoon oil
1 onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
60g baby spinach leaves, roughly chopped
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
6 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup cream
1 cup grated tasty cheese
Baby rocket, to serve
METHOD

  1. Preheat oven to moderate, 180°C. Lightly grease a 20 x 30cm slice pan. Line base and sides with baking paper.
  2. Place pumpkin on a baking tray. Drizzle with half the oil. Toss well. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until tender.
  3. Meanwhile, heat remaining oil in a frying pan on high. Sauté onion and garlic for 2-3 minutes, until tender. Stir in spinach and basil and cook until just wilted. Remove from heat. Arrange pumpkin and onion mixture over base of prepared slice pan.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, cream and cheese. Season to taste. Pour mixture over vegetables in pan.
  5. Bake for 25-30 minutes until set. Serve warm or cold, cut into squares and topped with rocket.
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