Need a quick breakfast option that provides a good dose of protein and veggies? Make this delicious frittata ahead of time and microwave a slice in the morning for a fast and nutritious meal!
Veggie Packed Frittata
INGREDIENTS
7-8 oz of breakfast sausage, ground turkey, or other meat
6 eggs
6 egg whites
2 cups kale
1-2 tablespoons diced onion
1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
1/2 c asparagus (chopped into 1/2" pieces)
(you can replace the above veggies with whatever veggies you want, like spinach, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, broccoli, etc.)
1 tablespoon each: dried or fresh basil & oregano (or other herb of choice)
1/2 to 1 tablespoon salt (to taste)
pepper (to taste)
1 tablespoon oil
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 375.
Warm oil over medium heat in an ovenproof saute pan or cast-iron skillet.
Saute the onions and meat until the meat is cooked through.
Add remaining veggies and cook until just tender.
Add salt and herbs
Give everything a good stir and ensure evenly distributed through the pan.
Do a quick beat of the eggs and egg whites, then pour into the pan.
Do a quick stir to make sure everything is still even then let cook until the edges begin to set.
Finish the frittata in the oven for 10-15 minutes or until middle is just set and edges are a little brown.
Enjoy!
Store extra in the fridge for 4-5 days.
Alternate cooking options:
Finish on the stove - leave the pan on the stove, but turn the heat down to medium-low and put a lid on the pan until eggs are done in the middle.
Oven safe casserole dish - If you don't have an oven safe sauté pan, follow steps 1-6. Then mix eggs and veggies and pour into an oven safe dish (like a glass casserole pan). Cook for 15-20 minutes or until middle is just set and edges are browned.
Need breakfast for the whole week? Try doubling the recipe and cooking in two pans/dishes to last the week!