Chef Philippe Schmit’s Chorizo Frittata

Chef Philippe Schmit’s Chorizo Frittata

Ingredients:

Ingredients for the Chorizo Frittata:

Olive oil
1 red bell pepper, julienned
1 white onion, peeled and sliced
1 zucchini, julienned
10 eggs
1 cup grated Swiss cheese
Tomato confit (recipe follows)
3-4 ounces dry chorizo, sliced (cured – not Mexican fresh chorizo)
Handful fresh basil, julienned

Ingredients for the Tomato Confit:

1 large tomato, sliced
Salt and pepper
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh thyme
Olive oil

Recipe directions:

Directions for the Chorizo Frittata:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Heat 1 Tbsp. olive oil in large, nonstick, ovenproof skillet. Sauté red bell peppers, onion and zucchini, adding salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.

In a large mixing bowl, break eggs and whisk until all yolks and whites are combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste. In same skillet over medium heat, warm 3 Tbsp. olive oil. When oil is hot, pour eggs slowly into the pan. Give them quick stir in the middle to allow them to cook evenly. Add Swiss cheese and cooked vegetables, and spread evenly throughout eggs. Place slices of tomato confit and chorizo on top of frittata as you would a pizza. When edges of the eggs start to turn light brown and separate from the sides of the pan, transfer the pan to the oven. Cook 8-10 minutes for medium-soft eggs, or 12-15 minutes for eggs well done.

Once cooked, slide frittata onto a serving plate. Top with julienned basil and a few drops of olive oil. Serve with hash browns or grits. Serves 4.

Directions for the Tomato Confit:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place tomato slices on a rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and thyme. Drizzle with olive oil. Bake 7 minutes.