• What makes this super green frittata recipe a standout is its versatility. You can customise it with your favourite fillings, from seasonal veggies to hearty proteins. Add a handful of grains, and it transforms into a wholesome, satisfying meal that stands beautifully on its own.

    Super green frittata

    Serves: 4 to 6
    Prep Time: 25 minutes Cooking Time: 1 hour 5 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

    Ingredients

    • Frittata base
    • 2 tsp. olive oil
    • 120 grams kale, trimmed and coarsely torn
    • 100 grams mozzarella, torn
    • 1 tsp. grated lime zest
    • 2 baby marrows, thinly sliced
    • 4 spring onions, thinly sliced
    • 1 cup chopped parsley, plus extra to garnish
    • ⅓ cup chopped dill, plus extra to garnish
    • ¾ cup quinoa flakes
    • ¾ cup grated parmesan
    • 15 eggs, beaten
    • Green Sauce
    • 2 green chillies, seeds removed and chopped
    • 2 Tbsp. pumpkin seeds
    • 1 Tbsp. lime juice
    • 2½ Tbsp. olive oil

    Instructions

    Frittata base

    1

    PREHEAT oven to 180°C. Grease a deep 1.5-litre round ovenproof dish. Line an oven tray with baking paper.

    2

    DRIZZLE oil over kale and massage to coat. Spread half the kale over the tray. Combine half the mozzarella, remaining kale and the remaining ingredients together in a bowl. Season and mix. Transfer mixture to the greased dish and top with remaining mozzarella.

    3

    BAKE frittata for 1 hour or until set. Remove and set aside. Bake remaining kale for 5 minutes or until crisp.

    Green Sauce

    4

    PLACE all of the ingredients together in a blender until well combined. There should still be some texture.

    5

    TOP frittata with roast kale and green sauce. Sprinkle with extra parsley leaves and dill.

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