Popular & practical recipes anyone can cook...

Tenderstem broccoli & chickpea frittata

Tenderstem broccoli & chickpea frittata

This is a cheap but tasty family meal that's easy to throw together after work but will keep everyone full and happy!

Serves: 4
Prep time: 5 mins
Cooking time: 35 mins

What you need:

  • 175g Tenderstem® broccoli, each stem cut in half
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ medium red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 medium red pepper, finely chopped
  • 1 large clove garlic, finely chopped
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • 125g chickpeas, cooked/drained
  • 2 tbsp coriander, finely chopped
  • 7 large eggs, lightly beaten and well seasoned with sea salt & black pepper

What you do:

  1. Heat Oven to Gas 5/190C/375 F
  2. Parboil the Tenderstem for 2-3 minutes, drain and reserve.
  3. Heat 1 ½ tbsp oil in a large frying pan and sauté the red onion and pepper for 5 minutes until soft. Add the garlic, paprika and chickpeas and cook for a further 2 minutes before adding the coriander.
  4. Spread the sauté mixture over the base of a lightly greased ceramic baking dish (approx 26 x 16 cm) or a 7" loose bottomed cake tin. Place the broccoli on top in rows or spokes and pour over the beaten eggs and bake for approx 25 minutes or until set.

This page can be found at:

A short link can also be used: http://bit.ly/fIIFwM

Skandi Candle

Pure soy wax candles in Flack Fig & Vetiver or Lemon fragrances - perfect for any dinner party or romantic night in.

Buy now on Etsy

Tenderstem

Tenderstem is a vegetable that's sweet, packed with good things and cooks in moments. And, because it's delicious from stem to tip, nothing needs to be discarded.

More from Tenderstem

Aldo Zilli's spaghetti with Tenderstem broccoli, garlic & chilli

Aldo Zilli's spaghetti with Tenderstem broccoli, garlic & chilli

Enjoy this delicious spaghetti dish created by Italian chef and owner of Zilli restaurants, Aldo Zilli

Roasted Tenderstem broccoli, grilled halloumi & cherry tomato salad

Roasted Tenderstem broccoli, grilled halloumi & cherry tomato salad

Halloumi's salty flavour is the perfect match for sweet cherry tomatoes and smooth Tenderstem broccoli

Nisha Katona's Tenderstem broccoli with mustard seeds & lemon

Nisha Katona's Tenderstem broccoli with mustard seeds & lemon

Nisha says: 'Tenderstem, being a robust, spring vegetable, holds its own flavours when spiced. It works well with the toasted citrus notes from the mustard seeds and lemon in this dish.'

Popular in frittata recipes

Baby leaf curly kale frittata

Baby leaf curly kale frittata

This is a great recipe for using up leftovers and it's ready in just 25 minutes so a good one to choose for your evening meal

Gino D'Acampo's mushroom & rocket frittata

Gino D'Acampo's mushroom & rocket frittata

A frittata is like a savoury cake or big omelette and this delicious mushroom and rocket version has been devised by celebrity chef Gino D'Acampo. Serve it in slices warm or cold with a nice crisp salad.

Courgette & goat's cheese fritatta

Courgette & goat's cheese fritatta

A great-tasting, simple dinner option that's easy to make and tickles the tastebuds!

New on Secret Sauce

  • Chocolate dipped strawberries Chocolate dipped strawberries
    Viva strawberries and chocolate are a match made in heaven and make a delicious treat and a healthier alternative to a bar of chocolate.
    15th Mar 2015 at 1:55pm in cakes & desserts
  • Fenland celery, herb & bacon parcels
    Fenland celery tastes delicious when roasted. Cooking it in little parcels keeps all the flavours and lovely juices in. Try this easy recipe for family suppers, children love anything wrapped up!
    15th Mar 2015 at 1:55pm in meat & poultry
  • Strawberry & almond macaroons
    Macaroons are the perfect dessert to follow a romantic dinner - the perfect treat!
    10th Feb 2015 at 8:41pm in cakes & desserts

Food poll

Do you buy organic food?