Recipe - Romano Bean
Frittata with Romano Beans, Prosciutto, and Fontina
Ingredients:
| 1 | pound | fresh romano beans, cut into 1/2-inch lengths |
| 1/4 | cup | extra-virgin olive oil |
| 1 | large onion, diced | |
| 1/4 to 1/2 | pound | prosciutto in one piece, trimmed of excess fat, frozen until firm, and cut into small dice |
| 12 | eggs, lightly beaten | |
| 1/2 | pound | imported Italian Fontina cheese, shredded |
| salt and freshly ground pepper |
Procedure:
1. In a medium pan, precook the beans in boiling water for 4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and rinse under cold running water.
2. In a large (12-inch) ovenproof skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the onion and prosciutto and cook over medium heat until lightly browned. Add the reserved beans, then remove the skillet from the heat. In a large bowl, combine the bean mixture with the eggs, along with half of the cheese, and salt and pepper to taste.
3. Preheat the broiler to high. Wipe out the skillet with a paper towel. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and warm over medium heat. Pour in the egg mixture and cook for about 6 minutes, shaking occasionally, until most of the egg sets (the top should be soft and somewhat liquid). Sprinkle the frittata with the remaining 1/4 pound cheese and place the skillet under the broiler for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbling and browned and the eggs are set on top.
4. Cool slightly and then cut into wedges. Serve accompanied by roasted potatoes, if desired.
Recipe courtesy:
Beans More than 200 Delicious, Wholesome Recipes from Around the World by Aliza Green Running Press ISBN: 0762419318
