Nitrate & Nitrite Free Lemon Garlic Egg & Greens Frittata
Bright, garlicky, and loaded with leafy greens, this frittata is the kind of effortless meal that works just as well for a lazy weekend brunch as it does for a quick weeknight dinner. Every ingredient here is clean and straightforward — eggs, kale, spinach, scallion greens, fresh herbs, and a generous pour of garlic-infused olive oil — so there's nothing hidden to worry about. That matters more than it might seem, because processed breakfast staples like bacon, sausage, and deli meats are some of the most common sources of added nitrates and nitrites, and avoiding them doesn't have to mean sacrificing a satisfying, protein-rich meal. The lemon zest and fresh juice whisked right into the eggs give every bite a subtle brightness that makes the whole dish feel far more special than the ingredient list would suggest. Cooking the kale first until tender, then folding in the spinach, means the greens are perfectly wilted and never watery by the time the eggs hit the pan. A quick stovetop start followed by a finish in the oven gives you that lightly golden top and a fully set, custardy center without any fuss. Serve it straight from the skillet with a squeeze of lemon and you've got a genuinely beautiful plate on the table.
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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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