Name: Squash and halloumi frittata
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp olive oil; 350g butternut squash; 150g halloumi cheese; 1 chilli; 1 garlic clove; 5 eggs; 1 Tbsp chopped mint or parsley; Salt and pepper

Squash and halloumi frittata

23 Nov 2017

by Dinna

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

20 minutes

Total Time

30 minutes

Background

Frittata makes a lovely meal for lunch or supper. Alternatively it can be cooled/chilled and served as snacks, tapas or taken to a picnics & trips. This squash and halloumi frittata is perfect for party nibbles, particularly during the winter festivities. Cut it into bite-sized cubes and serve with aperitifs. Alternatively serve it warm with a crispy salad for lunch.

Ingredients

1 Tbsp olive oil
350g butternut squash
150g halloumi cheese
1 chilli
1 garlic clove
5 eggs
1 Tbsp chopped mint or parsley
Salt and pepper

Instructions

Peel and dice the butternut squash into 2cm cubes.
Heat the oil on a non-stick frying pan and gently sauté the squash for about 10 minutes under cover.
Meanwhile cut the halloumi into 2cm cubes. Deseed and finely chop the chilli. Finely chop the garlic.
When the squash is tender add the halloumi, chilli and garlic. Stir for a couple of minutes.
Lightly whisk the eggs with a couple of pinches of salt. Add the chopped herbs.
When the halloumi & squash start to brown, pour this mixture over them. Cook for 5 minutes, until the base is set.
Turn on the grill in the oven. Brown the top of frittata for 5 mins until puffed up and golden. Serve warm or let it cool and cut into wedges or squares.