Halloween Ham and Pumpkin Frittata

A Frittata is the Italian version of the Spanish Tortilla.

Serves 4

Ingredients:

• 1 lb pumpkin chopped in small pieces
• 7 ounces chicken stock
• 1 large yellow onion chopped
• 4 ounces smoked ham cubed
• 6 eggs
• 2 tsps chopped fresh marjoram
• 2 tbsps sunflower oil
• salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 375 and oil a large shallow baking dish.
2. Heat the oil and saute onions for up to 5 minutes or until tender.
3. Add the pumkin and saute another 5 minutes . Stir in the stock, cover and simmer over low heat for 5 minutes until the pumpkin is slightly tender. Add the ham.
4. Pour the mixture into the prepared dish. Beat the eggs withe the marjoram and a bit of seasoning.
5. Pour over the contents of the dish and then bake for 20-25 minutes until firm and golden brown.