Chicken Free Turmeric Ginger Egg & Greens Frittata
This frittata is a vibrant, deeply savory egg dish built around a bold double hit of turmeric and ginger — both fresh-grated and ground — that gives every slice a warm, golden color and an aromatic depth you just don't get from a standard egg bake. Baby spinach and kale get wilted right into the pan before the eggs go in, so the greens are tender and woven throughout rather than sitting on top as an afterthought. The whole thing starts on the stovetop and finishes in the oven, which means you get beautifully set edges, a custardy center, and that classic frittata lift without any fussy water bath or special equipment. Every single ingredient here is straightforwardly poultry-free — eggs, olive oil, fresh aromatics, and leafy greens — so there's no need to scrutinize labels or swap anything out. It's the kind of dish that works just as well for a lazy weekend brunch as it does sliced cold from the fridge the next morning. A scatter of fresh flat-leaf parsley over the top before serving adds a bright, herby finish that ties everything together beautifully.
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4 servings
- 8 large eggs
- ¼ cup water
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh turmeric, peeled and finely grated
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
- 3 scallions, green tops only, thinly sliced
- 2 cups baby spinach, loosely packed
- 1 cup kale, stems removed, leaves thinly sliced
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, water, salt, black pepper, ground turmeric, and ground ginger until the yolks and whites are fully combined and the mixture is uniform in color, about 1 minute.
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a 12-inch oven-safe skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add the fresh grated turmeric and ginger and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute — watch closely, as they can scorch quickly.
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