Winter Garden Keto Frittata (Printable)
Low-carb frittata with winter vegetables, creamy cheese, and fresh herbs for a wholesome meal.
# List of ingredients:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 cup cauliflower florets, chopped
02 - 1 cup kale, stems removed and chopped
03 - 1/2 cup leeks, thinly sliced
04 - 1/2 cup cremini mushrooms, sliced
05 - 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
→ Eggs & Dairy
06 - 8 large eggs
07 - 1/3 cup heavy cream
08 - 1/2 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
09 - 2 oz goat cheese, crumbled
10 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
→ Seasonings
11 - 1/2 tsp sea salt
12 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
13 - 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
14 - 1/4 tsp dried thyme
15 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
# Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F.
02 - In a large oven-safe skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add leeks and sauté for 2 minutes until softened.
03 - Add mushrooms, cauliflower, and bell pepper. Cook for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables begin to soften.
04 - Add kale and cook for another 2 minutes until just wilted.
05 - In a bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, thyme, and chopped parsley.
06 - Pour the egg mixture over the vegetables in the skillet. Sprinkle Gruyère and goat cheese evenly on top.
07 - Cook undisturbed for about 5 minutes, until the edges begin to set.
08 - Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the center is just set and the top is golden.
09 - Remove from oven, rest for 5 minutes, and garnish with extra parsley. Slice and serve warm.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The combination of Gruyère and goat cheese creates this incredible creamy tang that cuts through all those hearty winter vegetables
- It's one of those rare keto breakfasts that actually feels luxurious, like something you'd order at a brunch spot but better
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- The frittata will continue to cook slightly as it rests, so pull it from the oven when the center still has just a tiny bit of wobble
- Getting your vegetables properly cooked on the stovetop before adding the eggs is crucial—raw vegetables in a frittata are disappointing
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- Don't rush the vegetable cooking step—properly caramelized vegetables are what separate a good frittata from a great one
- Letting the eggs set on the stovetop before transferring to the oven helps prevent that rubbery texture that sometimes happens with baked egg dishes