Pesto Egg and Potato Frittata

• 150 g (3 large eggs) — Large whole eggs, raw
• 140 g, cut into 8 mm cubes — Raw baby potatoes
• 20 g (about 1 1/2 tbsp) — Prepared basil pesto
• 30 g, finely shredded — Cheddar cheese
• 50 g — Raw baby spinach
• 80 g, halved — Raw cherry tomatoes
• 5 g (about 1 tsp) — Avocado oil
• 0.3 g (small pinch) — Ground black pepper

Method

1. 1Crisp the potatoesHeat avocado oil in a small nonstick skillet over medium-high. Add potato cubes.Look for: The cooking surface or appliance is fully heated and ready for the next action.Safety: Lift the lid away from your face and keep the skillet handle turned inward.
2. 2Cover for 5 minutesCover for 5 minutes, then uncover and cook 4 minutes, stirring twice.9 minLook for: The potatoes are tender with broad golden faces and no raw centers.
3. 3Add the tomatoes and spinachLower the heat to medium. Let the cooking surface reach the stated heat before adding the ingredients.Look for: The cooking surface or appliance is fully heated and ready for the next action.Safety: Avoid splashing moisture into hot oil and reduce heat if tomatoes spit.
4. 4Add tomatoes for 2 minutesAdd tomatoes for 2 minutes, then spinach for 60 seconds, spreading the potatoes, tomatoes, and spinach into one even layer.3 minLook for: Tomatoes are glossy, spinach is fully wilted, and potatoes remain evenly distributed.
5. 5Measure ingredients: Set the pesto frittataMeasure eggs, basil pesto, black pepper, cheddar cheese, and baby potatoes using the quantities in the ingredient list. Complete any stated draining, chopping, slicing, or drying, and keep these items beside clean equipment.Look for: The named ingredients are measured, prepared, and ready to use.
6. 6Set the pesto frittataWhisk eggs with pesto and black pepper for 30 seconds, pour into the skillet, add cheddar evenly, cover, and cook over medium-low for 5 to 7 minutes.7 min · 160°FLook for: The center has no liquid egg, edges release cleanly, cheese is melted, and the frittata reaches 160°F.Safety: Wash hands after cracking eggs and verify the center reaches 160°F before serving.