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frittata

noun
frit·​ta·​ta | \ frÄ“-ˈtä-tÉ™ How to pronounce frittata (audio) \

Definition of frittata

: an unfolded omelet often containing chopped vegetables or meats

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Paired with corn and zucchini, the chiles turn a frittata into a meal that’s as satisfying at dinner as at brunch. Los Angeles Times, "Hatch chiles are here! They’re tastiest in our top 5 Hatch chile recipes," 23 Aug. 2019 Make a frittata with tons of herbs, gently sautéed green onions and crumbles of feta. Martha Holmberg, The Denver Post, "How to push fresh herbs beyond the garnish: Use with abundance and abandon," 15 July 2019 Make a frittata with tons of herbs, gently sautéed green onions and crumbles of feta. Martha Holmberg, The Denver Post, "How to push fresh herbs beyond the garnish: Use with abundance and abandon," 15 July 2019 Make a frittata with tons of herbs, gently sautéed green onions and crumbles of feta. Martha Holmberg, The Denver Post, "How to push fresh herbs beyond the garnish: Use with abundance and abandon," 15 July 2019 Make a frittata with tons of herbs, gently sautéed green onions and crumbles of feta. Martha Holmberg, Washington Post, "How to push fresh herbs beyond the garnish: Use with abundance and abandon," 5 July 2019 All meals are vegetarian and delicious: pepper frittata, butternut squash ravioli and carafes of hot herbal tea. Lori Basheda, latimes.com, "In Pacific Palisades, a meditation retreat lets you escape from yourself," 6 June 2019 Its earthy, grassy flavor translates well to a wide variety of recipes, including salads, soups, frittatas, pastas, risottos, and beyond. Audrey Bruno, SELF, "3 Simple Ways to Cook With Asparagus," 5 Apr. 2019 McCormick & Schmick's has a special Easter brunch that includes a mix of breakfast options like frittatas and lunch options like roasted ham and dim sum. Taysha Murtaugh And Nicol Natale, Woman's Day, "15 Restaurants Open for Easter Brunch Near Me," 11 Feb. 2019

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First Known Use of frittata

1877, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for frittata

Italian, from fritto fried — more at frit entry 1

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