Butternut Squash and Kale Herb Frittata
Golden-edged squash and tender kale tuck into a savory, fluffy herb frittata, with fresh dill and chives in every slice.
Fits Celiac, Hashimoto's, GERD and 17 more diets
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Ingredients
- 8 eggs
- 1.5 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp fine salt
- 450 g butternut squash, peeled and cut into small cubes
- 120 g kale, stems removed, leaves finely sliced
- 60 ml water
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
Method
- Whisk eggs with salt and half the dill and parsley.
- Brown squash in hot oil until golden at the edges.
- Add kale and water; cover until squash is tender.8 min timer
- Set aside the kids' share, then pour eggs over vegetables.Kids’ plate comes out here
- Cook gently, lifting edges until eggs are set and firm.6 min timer
- Scatter remaining herbs and chives over the warm skillet.
Kids’ plate: Squash and Egg Frittata
On the plate: Plain egg with soft squash and kale, cut into small pieces.
Make it a game: The squash makes little golden islands in the egg. Find one island at a time as you eat.
Set it aside at step 4, before the grown-ups’ sauce or spice goes on.
Why it works
- Hashimoto's thyroiditis: Eggs, squash, kale and herbs are used without soy, legumes, dairy or grains.
- Gluten-free: The frittata is made without grains, flour or packaged sauces.
- Anti-inflammatory: Eggs, olive oil, squash, kale and fresh herbs make a vegetable-rich meal.
- Low-histamine: Fresh eggs, squash, kale and herbs make a simple skillet meal without aged or fermented ingredients.
- Kid (4–12): Soft egg, squash and finely sliced kale make a familiar, mild plate.
- Toddler (1–3): Soft squash and small frittata pieces are easy to pick up.
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