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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast & Brunch

    Frittata Puttanesca + One-Dish Vegan: Review & GIVEAWAY!

    November 15, 2013 by keepinitkind 82 Comments

    Frittata Puttanesca

    It should come as no shock that I'm a fan of Robin Robertson's cookbooks. I've reviewed (and given away) two of them in the last year and a half- Fresh From The Vegan Slow-Cooker and Nut Butter Universe. When Harvard Common Press asked me to be a part of the book tour for One-Dish Vegan, I jumped at the chance!

    One-dish meals are amongst one of my favorite types of meals. I'm all about not having to cook multiple side dishes to make a complete meal. When I'm not testing out recipes of my own to share with you, Chris and I are almost always having some sort of one-dish wonder- usually consisting of some sort of bean, some sort of grain, and whatever veggies we have on hand.

    Frittata Puttanesca

    To be honest, I haven't had time to try out as many of the recipes from One-Dish Vegan as I would've liked.  I have, though, dog-eared several recipes to try in the future: Risotto with Artichokes and Mushrooms, Lebanese Bread Salad with Chickpeas, Rapini and Cannellini Rotini, and Cauliflower Comfort Bake being amongst them. Oh, and there's an entire Chili Chapter that needs exploring!

    Frittata Puttanesca

    Before I tell you how great the Frittata Puttanesca I tried was, I should tell you a little about the day on which it was made. I'd had a long day of writing and recipe testing, my brain was fried and if I hadn't planned on making this dish from One-Dish Vegan that night, I wouldn't have been able to pull anything together on my own.  I began preparing this dish, which came together very quickly, in hopes that it would be ready right when Chris got home so we could photograph it, eat it, and just crash.

    Frittata Puttanesca

    When Chris did come home, he was panicked. He had grabbed his computer bag from his trunk and it was empty. He came in and was in absolutely shock because apparently, someone had gotten into his car and stole his laptop. He tried to remember where he'd had it last (his job requires him to drive all over town and sometimes he needs to pop into a Starbucks here or there to use their internet) but all he could focus on was how much we'd just lost- all of our photos from our last trip, all of the recipes we'd shot in the last week (so, like, the last 8 things I made), plus tons of work photos, videos of the twins from when they were little, and countless documents he needed for work. Finally, he remembered where he'd had it last and in whatever was left of his hope, he called them to see if they'd found a laptop. Sure enough, he'd left it on the counter at a Kinko's.  He drove all the way back to downtown LA, picked it up and came home and then we still had to photograph this dish.

    Frittata Puttanesca

    It was after 9pm and both of us were exhausted and borderline irritable (hungry irritable). We very quickly took some shots of the frittata, grabbed our plates and dug in. And this dish was incredible. It may have been due to how tired, hungry, and relieved we both were (it truly felt like we'd been through an emotional roller coaster. It's so crazy how dependent we are on our computers!), but this one-dish meal totally hit the spot. We both went back for seconds, and then Chris went back for thirds. We were both over the moon about all of the olives and capers that are packed into this frittata! It was so delicious and tasty and such a great meal to have at the end of a very long day. The leftovers made for a great lunch the next day too. I would make it again in a heartbeat, but I may need to make it in a different pan- I think because of the size of the pan I used, it took about an hour to cook, rather than the 40 minutes suggested.

    Frittata Puttanesca

    Frittata Puttanesca

    One-Dish Vegan

    Recipe © 2013 by Robin Robertson and used by permission of The Harvard Common Press

    Gluten-free | Serves 4

    The bold flavors of pasta puttanesca translate beautifully into this vegan frittata. It’s great for brunch or dinner, either served on its own or accompanied by toasted Italian bread and a crisp green salad.

    Ingredients:

    • 1 pound firm tofu, well drained and blotted dry
    • 3/4 cup vegetable broth
    • 2 tablespoons dry white wine
    • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
    • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
    • 1 tablespoon cornstarch or tapioca starch
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
    • 1/3 cup chopped reconstituted or oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil or 3 tablespoons water
    • 5 scallions, minced
    • 8 ounces white mushrooms, thinly sliced or chopped
    • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
    • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
    • 1/3 cup pitted kalamata olives, halved
    • 1/3 cup pitted green olives, halved
    • 1 tablespoon capers, chopped if large
    • 1/2 cup shredded vegan mozzarella cheese (optional)
    • 1 medium-size tomato, chopped
    • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or Italian parsley

    Directions:

    1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly oil a shallow 1 1/2‑quart baking dish.

    2. In a food processor or high-speed blender, combine the tofu, broth, wine, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, cornstarch, garlic powder, and salt and pepper to taste. Add 1 tablespoon of the sun-dried tomatoes and process until smooth and well blended. Set aside.

    3. Heat the oil or water in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the scallions, mushrooms, thyme, dried basil, and salt and pepper to taste, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the remaining sun-dried tomatoes, both kinds of olives, and the capers.

    4. Spread the cooked vegetable mixture evenly in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Add the reserved tofu mixture, stirring to combine all of the ingredients, then spread the mixture evenly. Sprinkle on the vegan cheese (if using) and tomato. Bake until firm, golden brown, and slightly puffed up, about 40 minutes. Sprinkle with the fresh basil, cut into wedges, and serve hot.

    Frittata Puttanesca

    Not only has Harvard Common Press been kind enough to share the recipe for this dish, they're also letting me give away one copy of One-Dish Vegan! The giveaway will run until 11:59pm on 11/21/13 and is open to U.S. residents only. Please use the box below to enter.

    Thank you so much to Robin Robertson for creating another awesome book and thank you to Harvard Common Press for letting me share it! Also, in honor of World Vegan Month, Robin is running a "30 Days of Vegan Cooking" campaign. Every day this month, she is sharing a recipe from the new release of Vegan Planet. You can follow along on her blog and Vegan Planet's Facebook page.

    Photography by Chris Miller

     

     

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    Comments

    1. Melissa Bechter

      November 15, 2013 at 1:22 am

      This frittata looks scrumptious! I do love a one dish meal & the fave is a toss up depending on mood - if I'm feeling wholesome, a macro bowl a la Native Foods with sauerkraut, steamed greens, rice, tempeh & tahini; if I need true comfort food, Mac & cheese, baby!!!!

      Reply
    2. Becca F

      November 15, 2013 at 1:49 am

      I love quiche!

      Reply
    3. The Peace Patch

      November 15, 2013 at 1:53 am

      Vegan lasagna is my current favorite although I frittatas spin me happy every time! That Frittata Puttanesca is the perfect anti-panic remedy...so cool that you got the laptop back too!

      Reply
    4. Ali Seiter @ Farmers Market Vegan

      November 15, 2013 at 3:17 am

      We make a LOT of stir fries in my college vegan co-op and I never get sick of them!

      Reply
    5. Beth

      November 15, 2013 at 4:03 am

      We do a lot of "bowls": quinoa or rice, bean and veggies and greens if I have them. Current favorite is a buffalo tofu power bowl. Yum.

      Reply
    6. saniel

      November 15, 2013 at 4:08 am

      Quiche or super veggie enchiladas. Gonna make some today

      Reply
    7. Wendy

      November 15, 2013 at 4:24 am

      My favourite one dish meal jambalaya. Loved it when I was omni and still love it now as vegan (only the vegan version of course). I love the spicy rice and veggies, beans and what ever else. In fact I love any rice dish with lots of stuf in it.

      Reply
    8. Shannon C

      November 15, 2013 at 4:29 am

      Do leftovers tacos count as a one dish meal? I think I need Robin's help.

      Reply
    9. Katie

      November 15, 2013 at 4:37 am

      Since I own only one pot, everything is a one-dish meal ...

      My favourite standby comfort food cure-all-that-ails-you is Miso Soup. You always have the ingredients, and it always makes me feel better!

      (Any spicy curry is a very close second).

      Reply
    10. Ann Taylor

      November 15, 2013 at 5:07 am

      anything that can be made quickly and give us a few minutes back in a busy schedule!

      Reply
    11. sara

      November 15, 2013 at 5:29 am

      Enchiladas with cashew cheeze and spinach 🙂

      Reply
    12. Jacqui Pappas

      November 15, 2013 at 5:29 am

      I think that frittata would definitely become a favorite! Great photos, Chris. My one-dish meals usually consist of whatever needs using up. Add broth & you've got soup.

      Reply
    13. kimberley

      November 15, 2013 at 5:40 am

      This looks so good!!!
      I love having cooked chickpeas sauteed with any veggie I have!

      Reply
    14. Molly

      November 15, 2013 at 6:01 am

      Any type of casserole!

      Reply
    15. Maria

      November 15, 2013 at 6:06 am

      I loooove quiches, and this recipe looks amazing!

      Reply
    16. Melly

      November 15, 2013 at 6:07 am

      Casseroles and vegetable bakes are my favorite. Yum!

      Reply
    17. Claire

      November 15, 2013 at 6:16 am

      My fav one dish meal with probably butternut squash vegan mac and cheese with kale stirred in! Yum!

      Reply
    18. Emma

      November 15, 2013 at 6:29 am

      What a nightmare! So glad you recovered the laptop. Did you photograph this with a light box then? I have to take any pictures before 4pm these days!
      I'm not too familiar with Robin's books but this one sounds great and love the frittata recipes. I'm a fan of all those strong Mediterranean flavours.

      Reply
    19. Mary

      November 15, 2013 at 6:32 am

      My favorite one dish meal is quinoa salad!

      Reply
    20. Suzanne @ hello, veggy!

      November 15, 2013 at 7:23 am

      I love curries as a one dish meal!

      Reply
    21. Jordanne A.

      November 15, 2013 at 7:42 am

      A big pot of veggie soup in the fall!!

      Reply
    22. Amanda

      November 15, 2013 at 7:51 am

      I love that we chose to feature the same recipe! haha I also found that I had to bake it for closer to an hour, but the end result was so delicious and flavorful. I can't wait to work my way through the cookbook.
      Glad everything worked out with the laptop. That would have sent me into a panic!

      Reply
    23. Nicole Selah Destrampe

      November 15, 2013 at 8:42 am

      shepherds garden pie!

      Reply
    24. Jolie

      November 15, 2013 at 8:50 am

      Favorite one dish meal is frittata. Yum!

      Reply
    25. Aimee B.

      November 15, 2013 at 9:02 am

      It's hard to pick just one dish, but vegan lasagna is among my top favorites. 🙂

      Reply
    26. Tami @Nutmeg Notebook

      November 15, 2013 at 9:15 am

      I like chickpea curry - it can be made in one pot and on the table in 30 minutes!

      Reply
    27. Mike

      November 15, 2013 at 9:33 am

      Scrambled Tofu is a great dish packed full of many flavors! My favorite!

      Reply
    28. Michelle

      November 15, 2013 at 9:47 am

      Quiche ! yum
      thank goodness on the laptop

      Reply
    29. Laura S.

      November 15, 2013 at 10:27 am

      Mac and cheeze! I consider it a one-dish meal!!

      Thanks for the giveaway Kristy!

      Reply
      • Laura S.

        November 15, 2013 at 10:29 am

        FYI I can't get the #3 Rafflecopter entry to work (I'm guessing that is Global Vegan or Robin's FB page)..anyone else having this issue?

        Reply
    30. Richa

      November 15, 2013 at 10:41 am

      I couldnt tell that these were night time shots.. they look awesome! and so does the frittata. glad that things turned out ok. 🙂

      Reply
    31. Kelly

      November 15, 2013 at 11:17 am

      Rustic Tomato Soup 🙂

      Reply
    32. The Vegan Cookie Fairy

      November 15, 2013 at 12:07 pm

      This looks great 🙂 I've always wanted to try a frittata, but I went vegan before I did try it and then I thought I'd never get the chance. But eggless frittatas look fantastic!

      My favourite one-pot dish is my five-minute cream of tomato soup. (http://www.thevegancookiefairy.com/2013/01/five-minute-cream-of-tomato-soup.html) So simple, so quick, and you only need one pot to cook it all. Plus it's healthy.

      Reply
    33. Jenny B

      November 15, 2013 at 12:17 pm

      My favorite one-dish meal is chilli and cornbread 🙂

      By the way, the PunchTab doesn't work for the 3rd entry (to become a facebook fan). It's blank with no button to click so I had to skip it and couldn't get credit for the entry.
      Thanks for hosting a giveaway!

      Reply
    34. Marlee

      November 15, 2013 at 2:02 pm

      One favorite that comes to mind is a "haystack." All you need is one big plate and all your fixings. Corn chips first, then hot chili or chili beans, vegan cheese, shredded lettuce, chopped tomato, sliced olives, diced onion, bits of cucumber or avocado, cilantro, vegan sour cream/ranch/salsa/hot sauce/whatever sauce your little heart desires. Yummy!

      Reply
    35. Courtney

      November 15, 2013 at 2:12 pm

      A big huge salad is my favorite one dish meal!

      Reply
    36. Anna {Herbivore Triathletre}

      November 15, 2013 at 2:21 pm

      Currently my favorite one dish meal is Vegan Richa's Nacho Mac and Cheese with Tempeh Taco Meat. It is fabulous!

      Reply
    37. luminousvegans

      November 15, 2013 at 4:06 pm

      Holy crap this looks delicious! It has capers AND olives which I love so much! My favorite one -dish meal is THIS! I know I would like it because it looks so delicious.

      Reply
    38. Melissa

      November 15, 2013 at 4:36 pm

      I'm a huge fan of some good baked beans!

      Reply
    39. Rebecca

      November 15, 2013 at 5:33 pm

      I love lentil vegetable soup, especially in the winter!

      Reply
    40. Meridith

      November 15, 2013 at 8:36 pm

      Probably tofu scramble. Clearly I need more one dish recipes!

      Reply
    41. janet @ the taste space

      November 15, 2013 at 9:20 pm

      Looks great! I love curries as a one-dish meal. 🙂

      Reply
    42. Mahdi M

      November 16, 2013 at 12:17 am

      My favorite one dish meal is my homeburger helper.

      Reply
    43. Meghan

      November 16, 2013 at 4:19 am

      Beans and greens are my favorite one-dish meal--it's so predictable, but sometimes a big skillet of garlicky greens and white beans are all I need. Throw in some lemon juice, olive oil, and a whole ton of nutritional yeast...heaven!

      Reply
    44. Nora

      November 16, 2013 at 5:30 am

      Veggie Paella is a big hit at my house!!

      Reply
    45. Kelly G.

      November 16, 2013 at 7:32 am

      Cheddar potato soup!

      Reply
    46. Connie Fletcher

      November 16, 2013 at 7:36 am

      From Fire and Spice the West African Groundnut Stew!!!

      Reply
    47. Alicia

      November 16, 2013 at 10:05 am

      Southwestern Salad !

      Reply
    48. Heather

      November 16, 2013 at 12:57 pm

      I love a baked pasta casserole with lots of veggies & sauce.

      Reply
    49. Kelly

      November 16, 2013 at 2:51 pm

      Definitely chili!

      Reply
    50. Mason

      November 16, 2013 at 5:17 pm

      I LOVE veggie Chili with beans and veggies and lots of spices!

      Reply
    51. Jen

      November 16, 2013 at 8:33 pm

      Turkish lentil stew.

      Reply
    52. Beth

      November 17, 2013 at 8:30 am

      soup is my favorite one dish meal!

      Reply
    53. Terri Cole

      November 17, 2013 at 12:44 pm

      My favorite one-dish meal is gnocchi, white beans, swiss chard & tomatoes cooked in a giant skillet (with onion, garlic & Italian seasoning). Pretty much perfect!

      Reply
    54. Terri Cole

      November 17, 2013 at 12:46 pm

      Like everyone else, number 3 did not work for me.

      Reply
    55. Mara

      November 17, 2013 at 12:55 pm

      Soup!

      Reply
    56. Mabel Chan

      November 17, 2013 at 9:33 pm

      I love pot roast!

      Reply
    57. Meeble F

      November 17, 2013 at 9:35 pm

      carrot ginger soup

      Reply
    58. Carolsue

      November 18, 2013 at 2:23 am

      I love to make Vegan General Tso’s Tofu

      Reply
    59. Connor

      November 18, 2013 at 7:25 am

      There is something about chili that is so luring. A soup. But it can also be reduced to a dip. If broken down and/or modulated it can be used for sloppy joe's or (if it is more TVP and less bean) a good substitute for meat sauce in a pasta bake

      Reply
    60. Kristhy Bartels

      November 18, 2013 at 8:45 am

      my favorite one dish vegan meal is definitely baked banana coconut oatmeal 🙂

      Reply
    61. candace

      November 18, 2013 at 9:54 am

      skillet lasagna!

      Reply
    62. Andrea

      November 18, 2013 at 11:58 am

      A warm bowl of minestrone soup with toasted bread during cold weather

      Reply
    63. nancy

      November 18, 2013 at 2:16 pm

      mac and cheeze

      Reply
    64. Erin

      November 18, 2013 at 3:20 pm

      I love Tofu with Chipotle sauce and veggies. Adding the equal blend of sweet and spicy to a dish can heighten the sense!

      Reply
    65. Ilene

      November 18, 2013 at 9:02 pm

      I was going to say Chili but the picture looks so good I might change my mind.

      Reply
    66. Robyn B | Modern Day Missus

      November 18, 2013 at 11:21 pm

      I remember my wedding day - huge distaster, but at the end, at about 10pm at night, I went to the bar and ordered a pizza - same scenario. It was probably the tiredness and the fact the I was SO hungry, that I thought the pizza tasted delicious.

      I love one pot meals - will have to give this a go!

      Reply
    67. A. Cook

      November 19, 2013 at 6:29 am

      Nothing beats a good chili!

      Reply
    68. Heather

      November 19, 2013 at 6:45 am

      Beans 'n quinoa!

      Reply
    69. Krista

      November 19, 2013 at 5:54 pm

      My husband makes a fabulous Moroccan stew 🙂

      Reply
    70. Linda Neighbors

      November 20, 2013 at 7:26 am

      One-dish meals are the norm around here. So, it's hard to choose a favorite. But, there's nothing more comforting, or easy, than a big pot of beans with greens and root vegetables.

      Reply
    71. Monica

      November 20, 2013 at 7:52 am

      Anything on top of marinated Kale is a favorite one dish meal!

      Reply
    72. holly

      November 20, 2013 at 12:15 pm

      chili!

      Reply
    73. Beverlee

      November 20, 2013 at 12:30 pm

      Pot pie or chili

      Reply
    74. Melissa

      November 20, 2013 at 12:50 pm

      Vegan enchiladas!

      Reply
    75. Chelsea Bates

      November 20, 2013 at 2:14 pm

      I really love enchilada pie! It takes a minute to put together, but it all comes together in one dish! MMM MMM Good.

      Reply
    76. Kim

      November 20, 2013 at 5:34 pm

      We've been grooving on a pad Thai kind of think made with pad Thai noodles tossed with an Asian cabbage salad. Yowsa it s goooood! Can't wait to try yer frittata. Makin it tomorrow night while everyone else eats baked eggs.

      Reply
    77. Sharen

      November 21, 2013 at 7:18 am

      My favorite one dish vegan meal changes with the seasons. I love a good stir fry where I put veggies that need to get eaten into the pan. Right now, I am making a soup that contains barley, lentils, and loads of vegetables.

      Reply
    78. Heather

      December 17, 2013 at 6:40 am

      Love one dish meals! This looks pretty amazing with the capers- so happy that Chris found his laptop; I would have totally gone into panic mode too!

      Reply
    79. Lindsey

      March 06, 2014 at 12:12 am

      I made this tonight and it was so good! Instead of mushrooms I used broccoli, spinach and kale. I'm not sure why but it didn't hold together very well.. didn't matter though, both my boyfriend and I scarfed it down!

      Reply
    80. Trish

      May 22, 2015 at 4:44 am

      KEEPER! Made this last night and it was delish! Had the tiny leftovers for breakfast and tasted even better (hard to imagine as this was so tasty last night). My husband, not a tofu fan and not a vegan, also said it was a keeper and he loved it. Thanks SO much for a fab recipe!

      Reply
    81. Shannon

      December 27, 2017 at 12:32 pm

      I made this for Christmas morning. Instead of mushrooms (not a fan) I used some finely diced zucchini and also added fresh garlic with it. Did not use optional cheese. The quiche looked to be falling apart in the pictures & another comment above said it didn't hold well, so I added some chickpea flour to the blended mixture. Worked like a charm. Beautiful dish that delighted all members of our mixed vegan/non-vegan/tofu-skeptic crowd. Served 4 as advertised.

      Reply

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