Herb and walnut frittata with tomato salad

Herb and walnut frittata with tomato salad

Inspired by Persian kuku sabzi, this verdant frittata is packed full of herbs and onions. A simple tomato salad is the perfect accompaniment for summer evenings.

Herb and walnut frittata with tomato salad

Discover more summer dinner inspiration, such as caramelised fennel gnocchi or salted potato and prawn skewers.

  • Serves icon Serves 4
  • Time icon Hands-on time 30 min

Inspired by Persian kuku sabzi, this verdant frittata is packed full of herbs and onions. A simple tomato salad is the perfect accompaniment for summer evenings.

Discover more summer dinner inspiration, such as caramelised fennel gnocchi or salted potato and prawn skewers.

Nutrition: per serving

Calories
277kcals
Fat
18g (3.4g saturated)
Protein
14g
Carbohydrates
11g (9.9g sugars)
Fibre
4.9g
Salt
0.4g

Before you start

There’s no need to remove the stalks from soft herbs – they have lots of flavour and can be chopped up with the leaves.

Swap the walnuts for pine nuts, almonds or any other nuts you have to hand.

Before you start

There’s no need to remove the stalks from soft herbs – they have lots of flavour and can be chopped up with the leaves.

Swap the walnuts for pine nuts, almonds or any other nuts you have to hand.

Ingredients

  • 30g walnuts (see Before you start)
  • 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus 1 tsp
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • Bunch spring onions
  • 50g parsley
  • 20g dill
  • 20g chives or coriander
  • 6 medium free-range eggs
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • 3 large tomatoes
  • ½ tsp red wine vinegar
  • ¼ tsp pul biber (aleppo pepper) or crushed chilli flakes

Specialist kit

  • Grillproof frying pan (about 25cm)
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Method

  1. Toast the walnuts in the grillproof frying pan for a few minutes until fragrant, then tip onto a board to cool. Return the pan to a medium heat, heat 1 tbsp olive oil, add the onion and cook, stirring now and then, for 7-8 minutes until softened.
  2. Meanwhile, very finely chop the spring onions and herbs (see Don’t Waste It). Roughly chop the cooled walnuts. Whisk the eggs in a large bowl, then stir in the herbs, spring onions, turmeric and walnuts. Season well with salt and black pepper.
  3. Heat the grill to medium-high. Pour the egg mixture into the pan with the onion, stir, cover with a lid or tray and cook over a medium heat for 8-10 minutes.
  4. While the frittata cooks, roughly chop the tomatoes, tip onto a platter, season with salt and pepper, then drizzle over 1 tsp oil and the vinegar. Sprinkle with the pul biber.
  5. Once the base of the frittata has set and it’s starting to set on top, transfer the pan to the grill and cook for 2-3 minutes until set on top. Keep a close eye on it so it doesn’t burn. Cut into wedges and serve with the salad.

Nutrition

Nutrition: per serving
Calories
277kcals
Fat
18g (3.4g saturated)
Protein
14g
Carbohydrates
11g (9.9g sugars)
Fibre
4.9g
Salt
0.4g

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Recipe By:

Emily Gussin
Food producer and sustainability lead, delicious.

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