Pistachio Free Turmeric Ginger Egg & Greens Frittata
This vibrant frittata is the kind of weeknight dinner — or lazy weekend brunch — that looks far more impressive than the effort it requires. Fresh grated turmeric and ginger bloom in hot olive oil before the greens ever hit the pan, building a warm, aromatic base that makes every bite feel intentional and alive. Baby spinach and kale fold into that fragrant oil until tender, then a golden egg mixture gets poured right over the top for a stovetop-to-oven finish that sets everything into a perfectly sliceable wedge. The double hit of both fresh and ground turmeric and ginger gives the eggs a gorgeous golden hue and a depth of flavor you just don't get from a spice jar alone. Because every ingredient here is a whole, recognizable food — eggs, olive oil, leafy greens, aromatics — there's no need to scan labels or second-guess what's hiding in a sauce or spice blend. A scatter of fresh parsley over the top before serving adds a bright, herby finish that pulls the whole dish together. Serve it straight from the skillet and let people help themselves.
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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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