This recipe features olive oil, a tasty Mediterranean staple and an excellent source of good fats. Paired with eggs for healthy protein, lots of vegetables, and perhaps a slice of whole grain toast, you’ll be mastering the base of the Mediterranean Diet Pyramid in no time. You can easily substitute your favorite vegetables in each recipe. Enjoy for a savory breakfast, light lunch or dinner.
Vegetable Frittata
6 large eggs
2 tablespoons grated Parmigiano Reggiano, plus extra for garnish
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons diced shallot
1 cup peeled, diced Russet potatoes, boiled until tender, drained and chilled
1 roasted red pepper, peeled, deseeded and diced
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
1 tablespoon chopped basil
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup Cremini mushrooms, sliced
¼ cup grated Fontina cheese
Lemon, Basil, and Garlic Roasted Asparagus
3 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
Zest of 1 lemon
1 garlic clove, minced
24 large asparagus stalks, bottoms trimmed
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Roasted Tomatoes
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
6 large Roma tomatoes, cut into ¼ wedges
3 fresh thyme sprigs, leaves only
½ garlic clove, minced
Sugar
Salt and pepper
Vegetable Frittata
Lemon, Basil, and Garlic Roasted Asparagus
Roasted Tomatoes
Recipes, photo and content courtesy of the North American Olive Oil Association