Pumpkin Kale Lentil Frittata
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Pumpkin Kale Lentil Frittata

Kickstart your morning with a vibrant Pumpkin Kale Lentil Frittata that's brimming with nutritious veggies! This protein-packed dish combines earthy lentils, sweet pumpkin, and hearty kale for a deliciously satisfying breakfast. Whip it up in just one pan for a hassle-free meal that fuels your day ahead!

quickhealthy
vegetariannut-free
dinner

Prep

15

min

Cook

50

min

Serves

4

people

Level

beginner

📝 Ingredients

Serves 4
Servings:

🥬Fresh Produce(3)

  • 1 cup basil leaves, torn (240 ml)
  • 2 cups Kale leaves, torn or shredded (480 ml)
  • 3/4 cup red onion - but I love caramelised onion more! (180 ml)optionalcaramelised onion

🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)

  • 16 Egg

🫙Pantry Staples(3)

  • 1 1/2 cups tinned lentils (1x tin) rinsed and drained (360 ml)
  • 3 tbsps Nutritional Yeast or 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated (45 ml)optional1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil (2.5 ml)

📦Other(1)

  • 2 cups cooked Pumpkin (480 ml)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat oven to 180C and line a baking tray with greaseproof paper.

  2. 2

    Place pumpkin piece (skin and seeds intact) on the tray and rub with extra virgin olive oil. Cook for about 45 minutes or until soft.

  3. 3

    Once cooked, scoop the seeds out and peel off the skin.

  4. 4

    Place the baking paper with pumpkin flesh into the middle of a 20x20cm lasagne or baking dish. Press baking paper out to the edges or grease the baking dish well.

  5. 5

    Scoop chunks of the pumpkin pieces in and around the dish. Evenly spread the lentils, kale, and red onion and give a light toss.

  6. 6

    In a large bowl, whisk the eggs with nutritional yeast, salt, and pepper, then pour over the veggies.

  7. 7

    Cook in the oven for 45-50 minutes or until the top is lightly golden and the middle is cooked through.

  8. 8

    Cool in dish then slice into 4 pieces.

Cuisine: italian
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