Ingredients

  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon cold water
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 5 tablespoons pure olive oil
  • 6 small zucchini (1 1/2 pounds), cut into 1/4-inch slices
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme

Method

  • In a bowl, whisk the eggs, water, salt and pepper.
  • Stir in the cheese.
  • In a medium nonstick skillet, heat 3 tablespoons of the olive oil.
  • Add the zucchini; cook over moderately low heat until just softened, 5 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
  • Let cool; then stir into the egg mixture.
  • Preheat the broiler.
  • In the skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil over moderate heat.
  • Add the egg mixture, cover, reduce the heat to low and cook until firm, about 5 minutes.
  • Uncover and broil for 2 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Slide the frittata onto a serving plate and sprinkle with the thyme.
  • Serve at room temperature.