Southwestern Spicy Breakfast Frittata

Frittata is based on and Italian dish which translates to “egg-cake”. It is basically a crust free quiche. The dish can have a variety of vegetables, meats, cheeses and often pasta. Frittatas are a great way to use leftover vegetables and are a simple healthy option for breakfast or lunch. The great thing about frittatas is that you can be creative and add a variety of your favorite vegetables, meats and cheeses to this simple Italian dish. I make frittatas often because they are easy and quick. As a working Mother I am always looking for ways to save time and money. I like using leftovers when possible . . . and a frittata lends itself to using leftovers. I had some pico de gallo that was made the day before. Pico de Gallo doesn’t look as nice the second day, the tomato and cilantro get soggy. So I like to use it in eggs. Today I used it in this amazing breakfast frittata. It was a little spicy but not so spicy that my kids wouldn’t eat it. I am constantly testing new recipes at Casa Linda (my nick name for my home here in New Mexico) and this recipe was a sure winner! I hope it inspires you to create some of your own delicious frittatas. Bon Appetit, Cecelia