Wheat Free Turmeric Ginger Egg & Greens Frittata
This frittata is a vibrant, deeply savory egg dish built on a base of wilted kale and spinach, perfumed with both fresh and ground turmeric and ginger for a flavor that feels genuinely special. The double hit of turmeric — grated fresh into the hot oil and whisked as a ground spice into the eggs — gives every bite a warm, earthy depth that pairs beautifully with the tender greens and bright scallion tops. Everything here is naturally free of wheat and gluten-containing grains, with no swaps or substitutions needed; the ingredient list is clean and straightforward from the start. The stovetop-to-oven method is what makes the texture so satisfying — the edges set up golden and firm while the center stays just custardy enough, finishing in the oven until perfectly cooked through. It slices into neat wedges and serves right from the pan, which makes cleanup refreshingly simple. A scatter of fresh parsley over the top adds a pop of color and a little herbal lift that pulls the whole thing together.
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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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