Potato and Leek Frittata

This easy frittata will not only solve your problem - what should I eat for breakfast? - but it is loaded with gut healthy foods that support your metabolism and help balance your blood glucose. It is also a high protein breakfast. Leeks are a great source of prebiotic fiber—specifically inulin —which feeds your beneficial gut bacteria, promotes a healthy microbiome, helps reduce inflammation and manage weight. Most starches that are digested turn into glucose. Potatoes can be high in starch, but when they have been cooked, cooled and reheated, their composition changes and they form a resistant starch. Resistant starches are not digested in the small intestine, and they don't raise glucose levels. They feed the commensal bacteria in your lower GI promoting all the health benefits of a balanced microbiome. Feel free to mix in your favorite vegetables and ingredients that you have on hand! Add in turkey, salmon or sausage for an extra protein boost.

Servings

5

Time

25 Minutes

Dietary Info

Carbs: 28 grams, Protein: 18 grams, Fat: 13 grams

Ingredients

 

  • 5 eggs
  • 2 egg whites
  • ½ cup of ricotta cheese 
  • 1 leek – sliced into disks
  • 1 Tablespoon parsley 
  • 1 Tablespoon dill
  • 1 Tablespoon chives
  • 1 Tablespoon chopped shallot 
  • 2 medium yukon gold potatoes (pre – boiled)
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1 Tablespoon butter 
  • Salt and pepper to taste 

Add turkey sausage, bacon, or ham to the pan before pouring in the eggs. 

Method

Method: 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400˚.
  2. Start by making your egg mixture. Combine 5 eggs and 2 egg whites in a large bowl and whisk together. 
  3. Add in the ricotta cheese and mix until combined. 
  4. Slice the leek, and chop the parsley, dill, chives, shallot, and cherry tomatoes. Slice the potatoes. 
  5. Heat up a cast iron skillet over medium heat and add about 1 tablespoon of butter.
  6. Once the butter is melted, add the leek and shallot to the pan and saute until it softens and becomes fragrant.. 
  7. Add in the cooked potatoes and cook for 3-4 minutes mixing so that they do not stick. Add the fresh herbs and salt and pepper to taste. Mix until combined and let it cook for another 3 minutes. 
  8. Pour the egg mixture on top into the skillet. The herbs and potatoes should rise up towards the top. 
  9. Let this sit over low-medium heat for about 5 minutes or until the sides begin to cook.
  10. Place in the oven for 12 minutes or until the center is fully cooked. 
  11. Remove and serve warm.

 

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