PUMPKIN FRITTATA

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This slightly tweaked, warming recipe, with its combo of yam, pumpkin & carrot, comes from The Simply Healthy Lowfat Cookbook, 1995.

Provided by Sydney Mike

Categories     Breakfast

Time 40m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 medium yam, unpeeled, sliced (about 8 oz)
3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 large carrot, shredded
1/4 cup scallion, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 large eggs
3 egg whites
1/2 cup pumpkin puree, canned, solid-pack
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Cook yam in boiling water until tender, about 7 minutes, then drain & set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • In large, nonstick ovenproof skillet, warm 1 TEASPOON olive oil over medium heat until hot but not smoking.
  • Add carrot, scallions & garlic, & cook, stirring frequently, until carrot is soft, about 5 minutes. Remove from skillet & set aside to cool slightly.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together the whole eggs, egg whites, pumpkin puree, ginger, salt, pepper & nutmeg, then stir in the carrot mixture.
  • In the same skillet, over medium heat, warm remaining 2 teaspoons of olive oil until hot but not smoking.
  • Add yam & stir to coat.
  • Spoon egg/carrot mixture on top & sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
  • Cook until bottom is set, about 5 minutes.
  • Transfer skillet to oven & bake until frittata is set, about 10 minutes.
  • Cut into wedges, serve & enjoy!

White Dawn Death
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I'm excited to try this recipe.


Kigoonya Tian
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This recipe is a must-try!


RaJa Pariyar
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I'm going to try this recipe for my next brunch.


Rashed Milon
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This recipe looks delicious.


Swift Capital
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I can't wait to try this recipe!


Elijah Welden
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This frittata is a great make-ahead breakfast or brunch option.


Angelica Hernandez
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I love the combination of pumpkin and goat cheese in this frittata.


Amad Laar
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This frittata is a great way to use up leftover pumpkin puree.


Terry Terence
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making this again.


Branden Durrette
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I followed the recipe exactly and my frittata turned out dry. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Alamin poramanik
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This frittata was a little bland for my taste. I think I would add some more spices next time.


meli pina
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This was my first time making a frittata and it was a success! The instructions were easy to follow and the frittata turned out perfectly. It was light and fluffy and the pumpkin flavor was delicious.


Yared Welday
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I love this recipe! It's so versatile and can be made with any type of vegetables you have on hand. I've made it with spinach, zucchini, and even kale. It's always delicious.


Ibrahim Nureni
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This frittata was so easy to make and it turned out beautifully. The pumpkin flavor was subtle and the goat cheese added a nice tang. I served it with a side of mixed greens and it was a perfect meal.


Abigasty sweet
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I've made this frittata several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great way to use up leftover pumpkin puree and it's also a healthy and delicious breakfast or brunch option.


MD:Kadir sheikh
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This pumpkin frittata was a hit with my family! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the texture was light and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.


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