Gut Friendly Lemon Garlic Egg & Greens Frittata
Bright, herby, and packed with leafy greens, this frittata is the kind of weeknight dinner — or lazy weekend brunch — that feels far more impressive than the effort involved. Garlic-infused olive oil does the heavy lifting here, delivering that deep, savory garlic flavor without the fructans that can trigger digestive discomfort for sensitive eaters. Scallion greens stand in for the bulb, and both spinach and kale bring their nutrients to the party without the gut-irritating compounds found in some other vegetables. The lemon zest and fresh juice lift the whole thing with a clean brightness that keeps every bite feeling light rather than heavy. Whisking the eggs until slightly frothy before pouring them over the wilted greens gives the finished frittata a tender, almost custardy texture that's genuinely satisfying. A quick stovetop start followed by a short oven bake means the center sets evenly without drying out the edges — no rubbery scrambled-egg situation here. Serve it straight from the pan with an extra squeeze of lemon and you've got a complete, nourishing meal that's as easy on the stomach as it is on the eyes.
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4 servings
- 8 large eggs
- 3 tbsp garlic-infused olive oil, divided
- 1 tsp lemon zest (from about 1 lemon)
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 3 cups baby spinach, loosely packed
- 1 cup kale, stems removed, leaves thinly sliced
- 4 scallions (green tops only), thinly sliced
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped
For serving
- lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Position an oven rack in the upper-middle position and preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until the yolks and whites are fully combined and the mixture is slightly frothy, about 1 minute. Stir in the parsley and set aside.
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