Baked Frittata With Butternut Squash, Kale & Sage
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups diced butternut squash
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 4 cups thinly sliced kale
- 1 tablespoon water
- 8 egg whites
- 3 large fresh sage leaves, chopped
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
- ¼ cup crumbled goat cheese
- 6 slices whole-wheat bread, toasted
Preparation
- preheat the oven to 200°c.
- heat oil in a medium nonstick ovenproof or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. add squash and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 10 minutes.
- add shallot; cook for 1 minute. stir in the kale.
- add water; cover and reduce heat to medium-low. cook until the kale is tender, about 5 minutes.
- remove from heat; spread the mixture evenly in the pan.
- whisk egg whites, sage, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. pour the egg mixture over the squash and kale in the pan. sprinkle evenly with cheese. bake until set in the center, 8 to 12 minutes.
- holding the pan over a cutting board and using a large spatula, lift and slide the frittata out of the pan and onto the cutting board. cut into wedges and sprinkle with leftover sage. serve with toast.
Nutrition Profile
GI: 55 (Medium)* Estimated per serving. Values may vary based on exact brands used.
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