FRITTATA DI ZUCCHINE (ZUCCHINI FRTITTATA)

Steps:

• 1 saute the onion in two tablespoons of oil until it wilts. Add the zucchini and cover. Steam over medium heat until thezucchini is tender but not mushy 10 to 12 minutes, stirring a few times while it cooks. Just before it is done add the fresh basil thyme and 1/4 teaspoon salt. 2 place the mixture in a colander to allow excess water to drain out about 10 minutes. Beat the eggs lightly with salt pepper and cheese. Add the drained and cooled zucchini and onion to the eggs. Heat the 2 tablespoons of oil in 12 inch frying pan or omelet pan until the egg sizzles in it, 3 pour in the egg mixture using a fork to distribute the zucchini evenly. Cook over very gentle heat for 12 to 15 minutes until the eggs are set. Take care not to overcook the eggs or they will lose their delicacy. They should not actually brown. 4 to cook the surface slide the onelet pan 6 inches under the broiler for 1 to 2 minutes just until the top is golden. Use a spatula to loosen thefrittata and turn it out onto a plate bottom sidefacing dish. Serve warm or cold cut into wedges