Delicious Italian Pea and Broccoli Frittata Recipe

Try this unique Italian pea and broccoli frittata for a flavorful meal.

Frittata di piselli e broccoli

If you’re looking for a frittata that’s different from the usual, try this Italian Pea and Broccoli Frittata! A complete and nutritious recipe, made even fluffier and more flavorful with the addition of grated cheese and cream to the egg mixture. The bold taste of anchovies enhances this mix of ingredients, adding a delightful and inviting touch.

Perfect to serve hot or at room temperature, this colorful vegetable frittata is ideal as a second course or main dish for a quick dinner, but it also works well for appetizers or savory buffets. It’s an easy and practical solution to prepare: it all cooks in a single pan, resulting in a soft interior and slightly golden exterior.

Simple and original, the pea and broccoli frittata is the right choice to innovate your home menus in a genuine way!

Discover more delicious vegetable frittata recipes:

  • Pea, Fava Bean, and Green Bean Frittata
  • Pea and Carrot Frittata
  • Broccoli Frittata
  • Spring Frittata

Ingredients

  • 4 eggs
  • 100g peas
  • 150g broccoli
  • 50g grated cheese
  • 50ml cream
  • 4 anchovies
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Olive oil

Instructions

  1. Blanch the peas and broccoli in boiling water for about 5 minutes, then drain.
  2. In a bowl, beat the eggs and mix in the grated cheese, cream, salt, and pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil in a pan, add the anchovies, and let them melt.
  4. Add the peas and broccoli to the pan and sauté for a couple of minutes.
  5. Pour the egg mixture over the vegetables and cook on low heat until the edges start to set.
  6. Flip the frittata carefully and cook the other side until golden.

Total Time: 30 min

Cuisine: Italian

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