A robust frittata sandwich made with a spicy garlic spread, roasted cherry tomatoes, and avocado on

A robust frittata sandwich made with a spicy garlic spread, roasted cherry tomatoes, and avocado on

Bread choice is key here. My choice is typically flat-ish, a little structured, and tasty - something like focaccia or nan-e barbari. Also, you’ll have plenty of extra spread here. Use it for other sandwiches throughout the week, or as a dipping sauce for sweet potato fries. I also love the garlicky spread with spicy green notes as a substitute for mayo in traditional potato salads - it’s brings big garlic flavor and is absolutely delicious

Ingredients

    • 5 medium cloves garlic, peeled
    • 1 egg
    • 1/4 teaspoon fine grain sea salt
    • 1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
    • 1-2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
    • 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
    • 1 medium serrano pepper, stemmed and seeded (optional)
    • Frittata Sandwich:
    • Focaccia
    • A ripe avocado
    • Roasted cherry tomatoes
    • Thin slices of good cheddar cheese
    • Lettuces
    • Sheet pan frittata

Directions

    1. Make the garlic-serrano spread: Combine the garlic, egg, salt, mustard, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, olive oil, and serrano pepper in a wide-mouth jar. Use a hand blender to create a smooth, glossy emulsion. This usually takes 30 seconds to 1 minute. Taste and adjust with more salt and lemon juice it needed. Refrigerate until ready to assemble sandwiches. *This part of the recipe does use raw egg - children, pregnant women, the elderly, and anyone with an immune system disorder should avoid eating uncooked egg because of salmonella risk. You can use an alternate spread for your sandwich, or blend a favorite mayonnaise with garlic, mustard and serrano chile pepper.
    2. To make each sandwich, carefully slice the bread horizontally and toast both pieces.
    3. Slather each side with garlic aioli. Smash some avocado into one side, and arrange some roasted tomatoes and thin slices of cheddar on the other side. Add a few lettuce leaves, and a square of sheet pan frittata. Double up with another square of frittata if you want a heartier sandwich.
    4. Close your sandwich and wrap tightly in parchment or waxed paper. Repeat to make more sandwiches. Keep refrigerated until about 15 minutes before you’re ready to eat and enjoy.