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Frittata Verde

 
   
   
   
Ingredients -  
   

3/4 ounce Dried Porcini Mushrooms
2 cups Water
1 pound Fresh Spinach
2 Eggs
3 Egg Whites
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan Cheese, divided
2 tablespoons Chablis, or other Dry White Wine
1 tablespoon thinly sliced Green Onions
1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
1/8 teaspoon Salt
1/8 teaspoon Ground NHutmeg
1/8 teaspoon Ground Red Pepper
Vegetable Cooking Spray
1 cup finely chopped Onion
1 clove Garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried Whole Basil
1/4 teaspoon dried Whole Oregano

 
   
Preparation:  
   

Combine dried mushrooms and 2 cups water in a saucepan, and bring to a boil; remove from heat. Cover and let stand 30 minutes. Drain; chop mushrooms, and set aside.

Remove stems from spinach, and wash leaves thoroughly. Place spinach in a large Dutch oven; cover with water, and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 25 minutes; drain well. Finely chop spinach, and set aside.

Combine eggs and egg whites in a large bowl; stir with a wire whisk. Stir in spinach, 2 tablespoons cheese, wine, and next 5 ingredients; set aside.

Coat an 8-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray; place over medium heat until hot. Add onion; sauté 3 minutes. Add garlic; sauté 1 minute. Add mushrooms, basil, and oregano; sauté 1 minute. Stir onion mixture into spinach mixture.

Recoat skillet with cooking spray. Pour spinach mixture into skillet, and place over medium-low heat; cover and cook 12 minutes or until almost set.

Top with remaining tablespoon cheese. Wrap handle of skillet with foil, and broil 6 inches from heat 3 minutes or until cheese melts.