Total cooking and preparation time approximately 15 minutes

Serves 1

Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
1 small or ½ large red onion, sliced
1 large courgette, sliced
1 fresh red chilli, chopped
3 eggs
1 tbsp double cream
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp ground white pepper
1 tbsp dried mint
1 oz parmesan cheese, grated

Method

1. Preheat the grill to the highest setting.
2. Heat the oil in a frying pan on a moderate heat and fry the onion for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Add the courgette and chilli and cook for about another 3 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, beat the eggs with the cream, salt, pepper and mint.
5. Pour the egg mixture into the frying pan, ensuring that it is evenly spread, then cook for a further 3 minutes.
6. Sprinkle the parmesan over the frittata and grill for about 3 minutes until golden and set.
7. Cut into quarters and serve with cherry tomato halves and toasted foccacia bread.

© Mark Wellington, 2006 - present