Veggie Cheese Frittata
Serves 6-8
Preheat Oven 375 degrees
8 inch cast iron skillet
2 Tbsp. ghee , butter, olive or coconut oil.
In medium bowl break eggs and gently scramble (just until incorporated). Add the water. Do not over mix.
10 eggs
2 Tbsp. purified water
1/2 tsp. sea salt & pepper
1/2 cup green onions (OR 1-2 tbsp. yellow or red onion) chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 zucchini, chopped
1-2 cups spinach
1/2 lb. mushrooms, chopped
1/2 yellow or red pepper, chopped
1 - 2 Tbsp. fresh herbs of choice
12 ozs (or 1 1/2 cups) cheese. I like to use a combination of raw cheddar and soft goat cheese, crumbled.
pinch red pepper flakes
sea salt and pepper
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Heat cast iron skillet over med/high heat
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Add ghee or oil and saute’ vegetables with onion for 5+ minutes
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Add garlic and cook for another 3 minutes
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Add herbs, spices and salt and pepper
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Pour egg mixture evenly over sautéed vegetables
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Cook for an additional 5 or so minutes.
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Remove from heat and sprinkle with cheese and additional herbs.
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Bake in oven for approximately 25 minutes or until puffy and center is set.
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Remove and allow to sit for 10-15 minutes.
Some other great variations are:
-Salmon, dill and ricotta or cream cheese
-ham, cheese and green onion
-Wild mushroom, gruyere and emmenthaler cheese.
-ground beef or carnitas, jack cheese and black beans.
*Serve with any of your favorite toppings. Such as: avocado, salsa, sour cream, micro greens or sprouts.