Roasted Vegetable Frittata

When I need a fast dinner and don't have anything much in the fridge, I usually throw together something with eggs, as do all of you. A frittata is a great excuse to use leftover veggies AND put a quick meal on the table.
Roasting vegetables to intensify flavor is something I learned from Ina Garten ages ago. Ina's roasted tomatoes are a perfect example: ambrosial when served with mozzarella, basil and balsamic vinegar. It's my go-to salad for pot lucks, entertaining and, quite frequently, just for me. 

So when I saw Ina make a roasted vegetable frittata recently, I perked up. I don't usually roast anything that goes into my frittata, so this was bound to have more flavor than usual. The great thing is...use any veggies you have. They all work beautifully in this. Besides, all that cheese! Yum. Dinner will be on the table in an hour. Honestly, how easy is that?

Roasted Vegetable Frittata
From Ina Garten's How Easy is That?

6 to 8 servings.

Ingredients:
1 small zucchini, 1-inch-diced 
1 red bell pepper, seeded and 1 1/2-inch-diced 
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and 1 1/2-inch-diced 
1 red onion, 1 1/2-inch-diced 
1/3 cup good olive oil 
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 
2 teaspoons minced garlic (2 cloves) 
12 extra-large eggs 
1 cup half-and-half 
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 
1 tablespoon unsalted butter 
1/3 cup chopped scallions, white and green parts (3 scallions) 
1/2 cup grated Gruyere cheese

Method:
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. 
Place the zucchini, peppers, and onion on a sheet pan. Drizzle with the olive oil, sprinkle with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and toss well. Bake for 15 minutes. Add the garlic, toss again, and bake for another 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and turn the oven to 350 degrees. 
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, half-and-half, Parmesan, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. 
In a 10-inch ovenproof saute pan, melt the butter and saute the scallions over medium-low heat for 1 minute. Add the roasted vegetables to the pan and toss with the scallions. Pour the egg mixture over the vegetables and cook for 2 minutes over medium-low heat without stirring. Transfer the pan to the oven and bake the frittata for 20 to 30 minutes, until puffed and set in the middle. Sprinkle with the Gruyere and bake for another 3 minutes, until the cheese is just melted. Cut into 6 or 8 wedges and serve hot. 

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