Leek Frittata

Active Work and Total Preparation Time: 20 minutes

8 to 10 Servings

Ingredients:

4 eggs

Salt

Freshly ground black pepper

1/4 cup olive oil

5 leeks (about 3/4 pound), white part only, split and washed well, cut into thin slices

Directions:

* Lightly beat eggs and salt and pepper to taste with fork.

* Heat olive oil in 10-inch nonstick skillet and add leeks. Cook over medium-high heat until tender, 6 to 8 minutes.

* Pour egg mixture over leeks, mix and cook over medium-low heat until eggs are set on the bottom but soft on top, 3 to 4 minutes.

* Put plate over frittata and invert skillet to unmold egg onto plate. Slide frittata back into pan to cook other side. Cook until firm, about 5 minutes. Slide onto platter, cut into wedges, and serve hot or at room temperature.