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The frittata is a very quick side dish to prepare. The onion and pumpkin frittata makes an excellent culinary combination. In the VerdeGusto recipe, we chose the Tropea red onion which gives the frittata a sweeter taste. Let’s see how to prepare it.
Servings: 4 persone
Attrezzature
- Silicone spatula (optional but useful for flipping the frittata delicately)
Ingredients
- 1 nr Onion
- 50 gr Grana Padano
- 8 nr Eggs
- 250 gr Pumpkin
- q.b. Olive Oil extra virgin
- q.b. Salt
Instructions
- Slice the pumpkin and onion thinly.
- Cook the onion and pumpkin with a little water, then add a bit of oil and sauté briefly.
- Crack the eggs into a container. Then, add salt, grated Parmesan, and beat together.
- Mix the drained pumpkin and onions with the eggs.
- Cook in a large (cast iron) pan lightly greased with oil. Be careful when flipping the frittata. Use a large plate cover or a non-cavity container to help. Enjoy your meal!
Notes
Nutritional Aspects of Onion
Onions are composed of 90% water, 1% proteins, very little fats, and some minerals such as potassium, calcium, and phosphorus (Table 1). The carbohydrate portion is mainly made up of simple sugars and a small amount of fiber mainly consisting of fructans (a polymer of fructose) which, from a nutritional standpoint, is important as it is an indigestible polysaccharide serving as a substrate for gut bacteria. This shifts the balance of the gut flora favoring bifidobacteria (to the detriment of putrefactive bacteria), with documented health benefits.Why is Tropea Onion Red?
Because it is rich in anthocyanins (polyphenolic sulfur compounds belonging to the flavonoid family).Why does Tropea Onion lose its exceptional physical, chemical, and organoleptic qualities when grown in different areas?
The qualitative characteristics of this variety depend on its genetic makeup and interaction with the environment. Environment refers to: soil characteristics, proximity to the sea, day length, temperature, humidity. Four thousand years of this interaction have resulted in these particular features.The warm, gentle sea breeze constantly caressing our fields! A genetic heritage brought to our lands by the Phoenician people nearly 4000 years ago! These are the main factors responsible for the extraordinary qualities of this product.
