Get ready to crack open the perfect summertime snack – Meera Sodha's show-stopping spinach, pea, and cheddar frittata recipe is about to knock your socks off!
This glorious dish is a masterclass in comfort food, blending the familiarity of cheesy peas with the nutritional punch of spinach and leeks. And just like that iconic 'Cheesy Peas!' sketch from The Fast Show, Sodha's recipe brings a light-hearted touch to what promises to be your new go-to dish for easy, delicious home-cooked meals.
So what's the magic ingredient? A simple mix of six large eggs, whole milk, double cream, and a pinch of English mustard (we're talking Colman's here, folks!) is combined with 150g of rich, creamy mature cheddar cheese and a sprinkle of sea salt. The veggie star of the show features two finely sliced leeks, 130g of spring onions, two crushed garlic cloves, 220g of baby spinach, and 150g of plump petit pois.
The prep is as easy as pie – sauté those leeks and spring onions until they're soft and silky, then add in the garlic and spinach until it's wilted and all that lovely liquid has evaporated. Next, combine your green mixture with the egg and dairy base, top with the remaining cheese, and bake in a 20cm oven-safe frying pan or lined cake tin for around 25-30 minutes. The result? A perfectly set frittata that's just begging to be devoured!
So what are you waiting for? Get cooking and serve this show-stopping dish with a side of sharp salad to cut through the richness – your taste buds (and your guests) will thank you! Prep time is around 1 hour and 15 minutes, plus cooling. It's a recipe that's sure to become a summer staple.