Friday, November 25, 2016

Turkey and Brussel Sprouts Frittata

Ingredients:
6 large eggs, lightly beaten
¼ tsp. sea salt (or Himalayan salt)
1 tsp. olive oil
2 medium shallots, finely chopped
3 cups finely chopped fresh Brussels sprouts
2½ cups chopped roasted turkey breast (approximately 12 oz.)
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh flat leaf (Italian) parsley
Preparation:


1. Preheat oven to broil.
2. Combine eggs and salt in a medium mixing bowl; whisk to blend. Set aside.
3. Heat oil in 12-inch nonstick oven safe skillet over medium-low heat.
4. Add shallots and Brussels sprouts; cook, stirring frequently, for 4 to 5 minutes, or until shallots are translucent.
5. Pour egg mixture and turkey into skillet; cook, stirring frequently with rubber spatula, for 4 to 5 minutes, or until egg mixture has set on the bottom and begins to set on top.
6. Place skillet in oven. Broil for 3 to 4 minutes, or until lightly browned and fluffy.
7. Cut into 6 servings.
8. Sprinkle with parsley; serve immediately.
Tips:
• Frittata can be made the evening before and stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days in an airtight container.
• Heat one serving at a time on the stove-top or in a toaster oven or microwave.
• You can substitute chopped, cooked Brussels sprouts for fresh ones.

Total Time: 30 min.
Prep Time: 15 min.
Cooking Time: 15 min.
Yield: 6 servings


Tuesday, November 8, 2016

Tomato, Spinach Frittata


Serves 4

Ingredients
10 eggs
1/3 cup coconut milk OR unsweetened almond milk
1/2 red bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup spinach
3-4 slices of ham or turkey
1 cup heirloom or cherry tomatoes, halved
Salt and pepper, to taste
Coconut oil, for coating the dish

Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350 F. Coat a 9 x 9 baking dish with coconut oil.
2. In a large bowl, scramble the eggs and add all of the ingredients, except the tomatoes. Mix well.
3. Pour the mixture into the baking dish. Place all the tomatoes on top, they should float.
4. Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes.


Notes:
Bake for 20 minutes if you want it to be slightly undercooked (for meal prep!). Then when you reheat it, it will be cooked just right.