Xanthan Gum Free Turmeric Ginger Egg & Greens Frittata
This golden, vibrant frittata is packed with leafy greens and layered with the warm, earthy depth of both fresh and ground turmeric and ginger — it's the kind of dish that looks impressive but comes together in a single skillet. The eggs turn out silky and fully set, with wilted kale and spinach woven throughout every slice. Because the entire recipe relies on whole, unprocessed ingredients — eggs, olive oil, fresh aromatics, and greens — there's simply no need for any binders or stabilizers, making it a naturally clean choice without any workarounds or substitutions required. That's a genuine win for anyone navigating ingredient labels on packaged foods, where hidden additives can show up in the most unexpected places. The double hit of turmeric, both freshly grated and ground, gives the eggs a gorgeous saffron hue and a flavor that's complex without being overpowering. Scallion greens add a mild, fresh bite, and a scatter of flat-leaf parsley at the end brightens the whole thing beautifully. It's equally at home on a weekend brunch table or sliced cold straight from the fridge the next morning.
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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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