Inspired by a delightful movie about food: The Hundred-Foot Journey, this Italian frittata is perfect for a brunch or delicious snack as you watch the film.
I would like to make you an omelette…
The other night I watched a wonderful movie with my family.
The Hundred-Foot Journey is a cinematic delight about a family from India who travels to a quaint village in France to open a restaurant. It just so happens that there is a haute-cuisine restaurant right across the road, and its owner Madame Mallory (played by Helen Mirren) is not at all pleased by the arrival of her new Indian neighbors and the young chef Hassan (played by Manish Dayal) who dares to update classic French recipes with Indian spices.
I won’t give away the ending, but suffice to say that it does have a happily-ever-after.
Of course, since this is a movie about food, there are many scenes of people preparing and enjoying an array of culinary delicacies. When the Indian family visits the market, the stalls are filled with the freshest fruits, vegetables, meat and seafood.
I longed to taste each of the wonderful meals one after the other.
Shortly into the movie, Hassan learns of Madame Mallory’s test for determining a chef’s talent. She will ask him to cook her an omelette and will know after just one mouthful if he has the potential to be great.
And so Hassan, trying to win over Madame Mallory, makes the following significant request of the veteran restauranteur, determined to impress her with his culinary powers: “Madame, I would like to make you an omelette.”
When I heard that line, I thought of you. I haven’t made an egg recipe here for sometime now and watching Hassan make his omelette with such skill and care, made my mouth water for an omelette too.
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What’s the difference between an omelette and a frittata?
Actually, I ended up deciding to make you a frittata which is an Italian style of cooking eggs, very similar to an omelette. Rather than folding the egg over the filling, I stir the eggs and ingredients together, and cook them slowly.
Frittatas are one of my delicious breakfast recipes. So hold onto your spatula because I’ve got a few more frittata variations that you’ll definitely want to check out: a cozy broccoli frittata, tasty frittata with ham, and a scrumptious frittata with goat cheese, leeks, and sage with that gourmet touch.
In one of the movie’s scenes, I had admired the way Madame Mallory walked around the kitchen, observing every little detail of the cooking process, making sure that the sous chefs prepared their eggs with perfection and precision as they vigorously swished a balloon whisk back and forth to break up the egg whites in the large tilted bowl until the eggs were foamy.
Then, they whisked in a more circular motion, lifting the whisk up and out of the egg. The technique inspired me while I was carefully whisking my frittata together for you.
Another major theme in The Hundred-Foot Journey was the importance of using a variety of flavors to open up your senses as you eat.
Ingredients
I filled our Italian frittata with sautéed sweet Italian sausage, red peppers, russet potatoes, and onions (all diced up very small), and then I couldn’t resist adding garlic, parsley, and a little salt. All gluten free and even dairy free.
I diced up 1/2 of one sausage for this frittata and saved the rest to grill the next day.
Instructions
*Free printable recipe card is available at the end of the post.
Then stir in the previously sautéed ingredients and seasonings.
Now heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil plus two tablespoons of butter in your skillet and coat the bottom and sides.
Pour the egg mixture into the hot pan and cover and cook for 2 minutes.
Meanwhile preheat your broiler on low.
Finally, uncover the skillet and place the oven safe skillet under the broiler about 7 inches from the heat source, until the top is golden brown and fluffy, about 4 minutes.
Just take one bite and tell me what you think.
Pro tips and recipe notes
- I used a cast-iron skillet to make this frittata, but I have also used this oven safe skillet.
- If you’re low carb like me, you can leave out the potatoes. It’s still delicious.
- Frittatas pack well so you can bring a few slices on a picnic or bring a slice to work for lunch.
- Frittatas are also an excellent make-ahead dish! Just refrigerate in an airtight container for up to four days. And heat them up when you want to serve.
- Frittatas are a great way to use up leftovers. Try this recipe for Italian frittata or let your imagination take over and create your own combination.
The French restaurant in the film was a winner of the prestigious Michelin star. The President of France dined there. Without giving away any spoilers at this point, I will just say that my husband John said he would award me 2 stars for this Italian frittata! He is so sweet.
Have you seen The Hundred Foot Journey? If you haven’t yet, make sure not to watch on an empty stomach or you will be sure to get hungry. This frittata would make a delicious snack as you watch.
Enjoy!
More breakfast ideas
Caramelized Bosc Pears With Coconut Whipped Cream – Caramelized juicy Bosc pears topped with coconut whipped cream are almost too pretty to eat. Delicious.
How To Make Delicious 24-Hour Probiotic Yogurt – One of the most popular recipes on my blog, this is your step by step guide to make fresh creamy yogurt.
Dark Chocolate Drizzled Coconut Macaroons – Cookies with the healthiest ingredients! Yes, please.
Gluten Free Sausage And Potato Breakfast Casserole – This is a great choice when you want to feed a crowd. It’s so good.
Gluten Free Blueberry Muffins (Grain Free And Paleo) – Get your ingredients together, and you’ll be taking these coconut flour blueberry muffins out of the oven in just 25 minutes.
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Get the full video to see how to make a similar broccoli frittata here
Italian Frittata With Sausage, Red Peppers, Potatoes, And Onions
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1/3 cup red pepper diced
- 1/3 cup russet potatoes peeled and diced
- 1/3 cup half of a fully cooked and diced gluten free sweet Italian sausage (I like Niman Ranch)
- 1/3 cup onion diced
- 6 eggs
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon parsley
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of your oil in your oven safe skillet. Stir in diced potatoes coating them with the oil. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Transfer to a dish and set aside.1/3 cup russet potatoes
- Add another tablespoon of oil to your pan. Add sausage, onion, and peppers. Stir to coat with the oil and cook for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally until the onions are translucent. Transfer to the dish with the potatoes.1/3 cup red pepper, 1/3 cup half of a fully cooked and diced gluten free sweet Italian sausage (I like Niman Ranch), 1/3 cup onion
- Whisk eggs until they are foamy and well scrambled. Then stir in the previously sautéed ingredients and seasonings.6 eggs, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon parsley
- Now heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil plus 2 tablespoons of butter in your skillet and coat the bottom and sides.2 tablespoons butter
- Pour egg mixture into the hot pan, cover, and cook for 2 minutes.
- Meanwhile preheat your broiler on low
- Uncover your skillet and place the oven safe skillet under the broiler about 7 inches from the heat source, until the top is golden brown and fluffy, about 4 minutes.
- Cut into slices and serve immediately.
Notes
- I used a cast-iron skillet to make this frittata, but I have also used this oven safe skillet.
- If you're low carb like me, you can leave out the potatoes. It's still delicious.
- Frittatas pack well so you can bring a few slices on a picnic or bring a slice to work for lunch.
- Frittatas are also an excellent make-ahead dish! Just refrigerate in an airtight container for up to four days. And heat them up when you want to serve.
- Frittatas are a great way to use up leftovers. Try this recipe for Italian frittata or let your imagination take over and create your own combination.
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Francene Stanley says
I do like frittata. You can use all sorts of ingredients and it makes a tasty meal. I haven’t seen that movie. Sounds as if it’s worth watching..
Barbara says
It’s amazing isn’t it? And frittatas are nice to serve even at a party brunch. 🙂
Chrissa - Physical Kitchness says
Nummy nummy nummy I am making this for Sunday brunch!
Barbara says
Welcome Chrissa, That will definitely be a great way to start the day Enjoy.
carol says
This looks delicious and will have to be added to meals I must try #weekendblogshare
Barbara says
This is an easy must try. Thanks Carol.
Mrs Tubbs says
That looks lovely! I love frittata as it’s such a great way to use things up. 🙂
Barbara says
You’re sweet. Thanks for taking time out of your busy day to leave a comment.
Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life says
That sounds like a great movie! I love frittatas…my late father in law used to make them quite often and they were always so good! Since no one makes them now that he is gone, I probably should start. They really make such a lovely meal!
Barbara says
Indeed I think your family would love for you to continue your father in law’s frittata tradition. And knowing you, I think you’ll love the movie. 🙂
Jane says
This looks delicious! I have been searching for a good sausage, since going gluten free. Thanks for the recipe, can’t wait to make this frittata. Have had a frittata in years…
Barbara says
Hey Jane, Thanks for taking so much of your time to leave a comment here. I got the sausage at my local health food market and it is probably also available in Whole Foods or a similar type of store. 🙂
Life Loving says
The frittata looks great. I’d very much enjoy this recipe. The film sounds really interesting. I love films like that. I’ll have to check it out.
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Barbara says
It really is a fun film. I do think you’ll enjoy it. 🙂