Rustic Bread Frittata with Broccoli stalks

07/17/2025

This recipe by our Cesarina Monica from Como is a great example of no-waste cooking, letting you reuse simple ingredients without sacrificing flavor.
If you have stale bread and leftover broccoli stems, don’t throw them away—use them to make this delicious frittata! It’s a complete, nutritious dish packed with protein, carbohydrates, and fiber.

Rustic Bread Frittata with Broccoli stalks - Preparation steps

Bread and broccoli stem frittata can be served as a main course or a hearty side. It also keeps well: you can prepare it in advance, wrap it in plastic wrap, and store it in the fridge for a few days.

Rustic Bread Frittata with Broccoli stalks

A simple and tasty no-waste recipe from rustic country tradition

DifficultyEasy

Preparation time10m

Cooking time15m

€

CostLow

Ingredients

2 eggs
2 broccoli stems
2 tablespoons grated cheese
1 slice of bread (or leftover bread pieces)
Half a glass of milk
Oil for frying

Method

Boil the broccoli stems after removing the toughest parts; let them cool, then cut them into cubes.
Break the bread into pieces and soak it in the milk until soft.
Beat the eggs with a pinch of salt, then add the cheese and the squeezed bread. You can also add a bit of the milk to the eggs. Finally, add the broccoli and mix everything, adjusting the salt if needed.
Heat the frying oil in a small pan that allows the mixture to reach at least 2 cm in thickness. Pour in the mixture and let a crust form around the edges. Then cover the pan and lower the heat until the eggs are fully set.
Flip the frittata and finish cooking. It’s delicious both hot and cold.