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Butternut Squash, Mushroom, Kale and Sausage Frittata

This recipe contains a variety of vegetables and protein from the sausage (though it can be omitted for vegetarians). It's a good source of vitamins and minerals. However, the use of oil and gruyere cheese may increase the calorie and fat content. Overall, it is a balanced recipe.

Adapted from Closet Cooking

60 mintotal
6servings
12ingredients
Butternut Squash, Mushroom, Kale and Sausage Frittata

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound Italian sausage, casings removed (omit for vegetarian)
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 2 cups butternut squash, cut into bite sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 4 ounces mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 cup kale, torn into bit sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon sage, thinly sliced
  • 8 eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk or cream
  • 1 cup gruyere, shredded
  • salt and pepper to taste

Method

  1. Cook the Italian sausage over medium-high heat in a pan and set aside.
  2. Add the oil and butternut squash to the pan, cook until tender, about 7-10 minutes, and set aside.10 min timer
  3. Add the oil, onion and mushrooms and cook until the onions are tender and the mushrooms are browned, about 7-10 minutes.10 min timer
  4. Add the kale and saute until wilted, about 3-4 minutes.4 min timer
  5. Mix everything in a large bowl, pour it back into the pan and cook over medium heat until the eggs are almost set, about 7-10 minutes.10 min timer
  6. Transfer the pan to a preheated 400F/200C oven and bake until the eggs have set, about 10 minutes.10 min timer

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