Chilean Green Bean Frittata

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I do not know how they do it, but frittatas make any vegetable into something much more delicious and special. For example, today I had some cooked green beans, leftover from the Chacarero Sandwichs and since the day was cold and gloomy, not salad weather, I made a Chilean Green Bean Frittata or Tortilla de Porotos Verdes and voila! Spectacular dinner was eaten.

I generally make my frittatas in an iron skillet. I love how they retain heat very well and the frittatas are well sealed with a beautiful golden crust, but you can use any non-stick skillet too.

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Green Bean Frittata, Chilean style

4 people
Ingredients:

• 1 chopped onion
• 1 pound French-cut green beans cooked
• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons cream or milk
• salt and pepper

Preparation:

1. In a medium skillet heat 1 tablespoon of oil and fry the onion until golden. About 5-8 minutes.
2. Wipe the skillet with paper towel and add a little more oil. Keep on medium heat.
3. Mixed the onions with the green beans. Stir well.
4. In a small bowl beat the eggs, cream, salt, and pepper with a fork until foamy.
5. Pour the eggs over the beans and mix.
6. Place in the hot pan and press gently so that it forms a frittata.
7. Cook over medium heat for 15-20 minutes. Flip and cook for 10 minutes more.
8. You can also skip the flip and finish cooking on the broiler 5-8 minutes.
9. Wait 5 minutes before removing to a plate and serve.