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10 simple frittata recipes

A simple frittata can make for a quick and easy dinner. These recipes are perfect for knocking up with whatever you've got left in your fridge. If you want to mix things up, or don't have any potatoes on hand, try replacing potatoes with gnocchi.

Chorizo and spinach frittata
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Chorizo and spinach frittata

Make a box of eggs the basis of your dinner with this wallet-friendly chorizo and spinach frittata recipe. Filled with tender potatoes and spicy chorizo and topped with melting cheese, this 30 minute meal is an easy recipe for lunch or dinner.

  1. Place the spinach in a colander in the sink. Pour over boiling water to defrost, then squeeze out the excess water with the back of a spoon and set aside.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large ovenproof frying pan. Add the spring onions and cook for 1 min, then stir in the chorizo and potatoes. Add the spinach to the pan and cook for 3 mins. Scatter over the cheese.
  3. Crack the eggs into a jug, season well and whisk lightly to combine. Pour the eggs into the frying pan and cook the frittata for about 8 mins until the underside and edges just begin to set.
  4. Meanwhile, preheat the grill to high. Place the frittata under the grill and cook for about 3-5 mins until golden and bubbling. Slice into wedges to serve. 

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  • Ingredients
  • 450g frozen spinach
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 4 spring onions, finely chopped
  • 8 spicy chorizo slices, sliced into quarters
  • 567g tin Grower’s Harvest new potatoes, drained and sliced
  • 8 eggs
  • 70g Cheddar, grated