Citric Acid Free Turmeric Ginger Egg & Greens Frittata
Warm, golden, and packed with leafy greens, this skillet frittata is the kind of satisfying meal that works just as well for a lazy weekend brunch as it does for a quick weeknight dinner. Fresh turmeric and ginger are grated right into the pan and bloomed in olive oil, filling your kitchen with an earthy, aromatic fragrance before the eggs even hit the skillet. Kale and baby spinach get wilted down into a tender base, so every wedge is loaded with greens without feeling heavy or virtuous in a boring way. Avoiding citric acid can be trickier than it sounds — it hides in spice blends, sauces, and pre-washed packaged greens — but this recipe keeps things clean with whole, unprocessed ingredients you can trust from start to finish. The double hit of turmeric, both fresh and ground, gives the eggs a beautiful warm color and a gently spiced depth that feels anything but plain. A final scatter of fresh parsley brightens the whole thing up just before serving. It's a genuinely craveable dish that happens to check every box without any compromise.
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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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