# Dinner Tonight: Cast Iron Frittata

**By Paula Gallagher** · 2016-05-09

![frittata](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0319/0960/9603/files/frittata-300x225.jpg)In [last week's blog](https://www.myvillagegreen.com/blog/health-concerns/2016/05/04/iron-deficiency-what-you-need-to-know/) about the importance of iron, it was mentioned that one of the ways to get iron in our diet was using cast iron cookware. Personally, I believe that everyone should own at least one heavy, good quality cast iron skillet. A cast iron skillet is an oven-proof, naturally nonstick tool that will actually last you a lifetime and could be also be one of the most used items in your kitchen. Aside from helping with iron levels, a cast iron pan is free of toxins such as PFOA (perfluorooctanoic acid) and PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene), which can be a worry with many nonstick options. A favorite quick dinner meal is a frittata, using my cast iron skillet. A frittata is similar to an omelette, but it's usually thicker and more dense, which makes a cast iron skillet a perfect tool to make this delicious dish. The great thing about this recipe is how versatile it is. Don't like mushrooms? Use peppers! 2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil 3 cups cremini mushrooms, sliced 2 cups shiitake or oyster mushrooms, sliced 2 leeks, white and light green parts, thinly sliced 7 large free-range eggs 3/4 cup Swiss or Gruyère cheese, grated 1/3 cup organic milk 2 Tbsp fresh thyme Salt and pepper, to taste Heat oil in a 10" to 12" cast iron skillet over medium heat. Cook the mushrooms and leeks until softened, about 6 minutes. In a bowl, lightly beat eggs and combine with cheese, milk, thyme, and salt and pepper to taste. Pour the egg mixture into the skillet with mushrooms and leeks; cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until sides are firm but top is still slightly runny. Place the skillet in a preheated oven and broil about 5" from the heat, until golden and eggs are no longer runny (about 1 to 2 minutes). Run a thin knife along the edges of the skillet to loosen the frittata, slide onto a plate, slice, and ENJOY! _Photo from [here](https://www.flickr.com/photos/frenchieb/52738293/in/photolist-5EifV-bwJet3-8RJk9T-7JGQaT-dMpQnE-dP5Kn2-7CDVt3-gRyx5a-8TY1Pv-7JGQ7X-bF8xfu-852fuB-7ajzfe-9AmfdH-7JGPUc-7JLKu9-8j7FY9-bF8yaG-bwJeM7-8ReisJ-7JGQ2V-6VxXSK-qJzcw2-bF8xqq-bU3hDF-bU3iQX-bU3idR-bU3ivR-axFKJC-93woj5-bU3hAP-8YhmeP-bU3iiB-bU3iUg-bF8xSU-auAayv-bMYSw8-amq8QK-9cXHDg-bF8xvh-7JGQ5T-cT915G-bU3i36-9AmfCk-bU3i7c-7JLKPN-fwasLv-5A3bZj-9y9GH4-8YhmzV), with thanks._

**Tags:** anemia, carcinogens, cast iron, Category_Health Concerns, Category_Healthy Recipes, environment, teflon

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> Source: [Village Green Apothecary](https://myvillagegreen.com/blogs/post/dinner-tonight-cast-iron-frittata)