A fluffy, golden-brown frittata studded with pieces of caramelized shiitake mushroom and spiced red peppers. The top is sprinkled with fresh green cilantro leaves and crumbled feta cheese, providing a beautiful contrast against the golden egg mixture. The dish is served on a rustic black slate plate.

Indian Spiced Shiitake Mushroom Frittata

Name: Indian Spiced Shiitake Mushroom Frittata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Indian Fusion
Ingredients: Shiitake Mushrooms, 200g thinly sliced; Red Bell Pepper, 1 medium diced; Fresh spinach, 2 cups cleaned and torn; Large eggs, 8 beaten; Feta cheese, 100 g crumbled; Whole cumin seeds, 1.5 teaspoon; Turmeric powder, 1/2 teaspoon; Red chili powder, 1 teaspoon; Fresh cilantro, handful chopped; Olive oil, 2 tablespoon; Salt, to taste; Black pepper, to taste

Category Brunch

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 20 minutes

Style Indian Fusion

Technique Saute

Diet Friendly Gluten-Free

Daily Recipe: November 04, 2023

Inspired by Indian cuisine, this savory brunch dish masterfully blends earthy Shiitake mushrooms with a hint of seasonal warming spices - a perfect comfort food for a chilled morning. The Shiitake mushrooms not only provide umami depth but are also a great source of vitamins and minerals.

Ingredients (for 4)

Shiitake mushrooms - 200g - thinly sliced
Red bell pepper - 1 medium - diced
Fresh spinach - 2 cups - cleaned and torn
Large eggs - 8 - beaten
Feta cheese - 100 g - crumbled
Whole cumin seeds - 1.5 teaspoon
Turmeric powder - 1/2 teaspoon
Red chili powder - 1 teaspoon
Fresh cilantro - handful - chopped
Olive oil - 2 tablespoon
Salt - to taste
Black pepper - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🔥🍳🌰

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and toast until they start to splutter.
Step 2 - 🍄🌶️🥘

Add the thinly sliced shiitake mushrooms and diced red bell peppers to the skillet. Stir-fry until tender and slightly caramelized.
Step 3 - 🥬🥘🔄

Stir in 2 cups of cleaned and torn fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
Step 4 - 🥚🥣🌶️

In a large bowl, whisk together 8 beaten large eggs, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, 1 teaspoon chili powder, and add salt and pepper to taste.
Step 5 - 🍳🥘🧀

Reheat the same skillet with the remaining olive oil. Pour the egg mixture over the veggies in the pan. Cook over medium heat without stirring till the edges start to set. Sprinkle the top with 100g crumbled feta cheese.
Step 6 - 🍳🔥🥘

Cover the skillet and cook until the frittata is set and golden brown.
Step 7 - 🌿🔝🍳

Top the frittata with a handful of chopped fresh cilantro before serving.

Additional

This dish is good for you - Shiitake mushrooms are high in B vitamins, and they serve up a good dose of antioxidant. This recipe is very flexible - feel free to add other seasonal vegetables or switch the cheese according to your preference. Kids will enjoy helping whisk the eggs and sprinkling the cheese.