Guest Post! Frittata: Breakfast of Champions

This post is from my brother, Danny, who began his healthy journey several years ago.

Several years ago (sorry it's blurry... you get the idea!)

At his wedding

Most recently, he began following the Paleo lifestyle.  If you are insterested, you can read about it here http://thepaleodiet.com/

Danny is a great cook!  He makes most of the meals for him and his wife, so I asked him to do a guest post recipe.

SO, here goes!

I’m sure everyone’s heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day.  Is this claim rooted in fact or is it an urban legend?  In the end, do you really care?  Most of us are hungry and need something to fuel our day and probably don’t have much time to do it.  Unfortunately, most “quick and easy” foods are loaded with sugar, carbs, and chemicals.  Wouldn’t it be great to get your protein, veggies, and healthy fats in 1 dish as part of “the most important meal of the day”?  The solution:  Frittata.  A frittata is an egg dish, sort of like an egg pie.  Frittatas are my go-to egg vehicle, especially when it can be made the night before and enjoyed for the next couple mornings.

Frittatas are awesome! Let me count the way

1. It’s easy to make.
2.   It can be made ahead of time and warmed up later (and still taste just as delicious).
3. The possibilities are infinite.  You can use your favorite proteins, veggies, and other toppings to break up the monotony.
4. It can help you clean out an overstocked fridge:  leftovers, veggies that need to be consumed, etc.  You’re only limited by your creativity (and what you have on hand).
5. It is healthy!  The eggs alone have a ton of nutrients. You can boost the vitamin and mineral content by adding colorful veggies or pack in extra protein in the form of meat.
6. It is basically an omelet but takes less finesse to make and sounds fancier.
7. Your co-workers may or may not look at you weird when you are not eating Pop-Tarts (loaded with sugar/carbs/chemicals) or oatmeal (grainsL).

Simple Frittata Ingredients:

6-8 Large Eggs

¾ cup chopped onions

¾ cup chopped green pepper

¾ cup broccoli (break into small pieces)

1 large clove or 2 small cloves garlic minced

1 T Coconut Oil or Olive Oil

Salt and Pepper to Taste

Directions:

1.       Preheat oven to 350º F.

2.       Heat coconut oil in an oven safe skillet.

3.       Add broccoli, green, pepper, and onions to hot oil.  Sauté for about 5-7 min until veggies are soft.

4.       While veggies are sautéing, crack eggs into a mixing bowl and whisk until smooth.

5.       Add garlic to skillet and sauté for 2 minutes.

6.       Pour egg mixture evenly into skillet and place in oven for 10 minutes or until eggs are firm.

7.       Top with your favorite hot sauce, if that’s your thing.

Optional Toppings:

·         Avocado or guacamole and/or salsa

·         Bacon!!!

·         Your favorite sausage

·         Cheese!  (Try Kerry Gold Dubliner, its Irish and from grass fed cows!)

So, start rocking frittatas for breakfast and the next time your co-worker makes the stereotypical “Breakfast of Champions” comment when they see you eating in the office, you can be confident they are actually right.