Chanterelle Frittata

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 2

Delicious Chanterelle Frittata Perfect for Breakfast

by The Chefin Breakfast/Brunch

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Very Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

315

Sugar

Fat

24g

Frittatas, popular in Italy, are easy, healthy and versatile dishes. One of the great things about frittatas is that you can easily whip up a tasty meal with available ingredients. Chanterelle Frittata is a dish that is perfect for breakfast, brunch or even a light dinner. Chanterelle mushrooms bring a deep and earthy flavour to the frittata. Fresh parsley and parmesan cheese provide an added boost of flavour, making this dish even more delicious.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 200°C (fan-forced) and place a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
2.	Melt the butter in a skillet and add chopped shallots. Sauté them for 1-2 minutes.
3.	Add the cleaned and roughly chopped chanterelle mushrooms (300 g) and sauté for another 3-4 minutes.
4.	In a bowl, whisk together 4 eggs with cream (25 ml), salt and pepper to taste.
5.	Pour the egg mixture over the mushrooms and shallots.
6.	Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 10-15 minutes or until the frittata is golden and puffy.
7.	Sprinkle fresh parsley (1 tablespoon) and parmesan cheese (50 g) on top.
8.	Slice the frittata into portions and serve hot.

PROS

Chanterelle Frittata is a high protein, low carb meal that can be easily made with just a few ingredients.

It is a perfect meal for breakfast and brunch, that can keep you full for longer periods of time.

Mushrooms are known for their various health benefits and are proven to be a superfood.

CONS

Frittata can be high in cholesterol so it is important to use egg whites instead of whole eggs for individuals with high cholesterol levels.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chanterelle mushrooms are low in calories and high in nutrients, they are rich in antioxidants and have anti-inflammatory properties.
Chanterelle mushrooms are known to provide essential vitamins and minerals including Vitamin-D, Iron, Potassium, and Copper, all in one serving.
Eggs provide high-quality protein and essential amino acids that our body needs.

	300 g chanterelle mushrooms ( cleaned and chopped roughly )
	4 eggs
	25 ml cream ( or milk )
	2 shallots ( finely chopped )
	1 teaspoon butter
	1 tablespoon parsley ( fresh and chopped )
	50 g parmesan cheese ( optional )
	salt and pepper