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frittata-pocket

Frittata Pocket

Yield: 100 (pocket sandwich) servings

  100 SERVINGS
INGREDIENTS WEIGHT MEASURE
Olive Oil - 2/3 cup
Sliced leeks or coarsely chopped onions 6 lb. -
Thyme leaves, dried - 2 Tbsp.
Eggs 13 lb. 2 oz.* 100 Large
Salt - 1/4 cup
Cayenne pepper - 1 1/2 tsp.
Parmesan cheese, shredded - 6 2/3 cups
Diced tomatoes, seeded - 4 lb.
Pita pocket bread, halved (6- to 8-in.) pockets - 50

DIRECTIONS

  • Heat oil in steam-jacketed kettle or large skillet. Add leeks and thyme. Cook, stirring occasionally, until limp, about 5 minutes, adding water if necessary to prevent scorching.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray-coat five 12x20x2-inch pans.
  • Beat eggs, salt, and pepper. Pour about 2-1/2 cups egg mixture over leeks in each pan. Bake 12 to 15 minutes until puffy and firm in center.
  • Sprinkle 2/3 cup cheese over eggs in each pan. Bake an additional 3 to 5 minutes, until cheese is melted.
  • Slice eggs in each pan into strips, cutting each pan 2x10.
  • For each serving, portion 2 strips and 1-1/2 tablespoons tomatoes into each pita half.
  • Serve immediately.

*If using frozen or liquid whole egg product.

Note: Do not let uncooked egg mixture remain at room temperature longer than one hour (including preparation and service time).

Contribution to School Lunch Program: Each serving provides 2.4 oz. meat/meat alternate, 1 serving bread, 3/8 cup vegetable.

Nutritional Analysis (per serving): Calories-231, Protein-13g, Carbohydrate-22g, Total Fat-10g, Saturated Fat-3g, Cholesterol-258mg, Vitamin A-569 IU, Vitamin C-7mg, Iron-2.4mg, Calcium-147mg, Sodium-621mg, Dietary Fiber-1g.