Forest of Fangorn Frittata

In case it’s been really unclear, I’ve been on a bit of a Lord of the Rings kick. I rewatched the movies recently, and I’m reading the books for a bit of pleasure (and Christian contemplation). Among the many similarities between a hobbit and myself is that we both intensely love food. I’m going to go out on a limb here and say that we also share a fondness for breakfast foods.

And on that day, the Fellowship was broken.

In honor of reaching this part in the book, here’s a frittata fit for...well, a lot more than two. But I’m pretty sure Merry and Pippin would polish it off and still have room for tea.

Forest of Fangorn Frittata

Ingredients

1 dozen eggs

1 cup of cheese (sharp cheddar or feta)

2-3 cups of spinach/kale

Salt/Pepper

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325/350 F.
2. Grease/spray a 20x20 nonstick pan.
3. Tear up the spinach/kale.
4. Put the nonstick pan on a burner at medium-low heat. Let the spinach/kale wilt a little bit. Season with salt/pepper to taste.
5. While the spinach/kale is wilting, beat the dozen eggs, and more salt and pepper, together until smooth.
6. Add cheese evenly on top of spinach/kale.
7. Pour eggs over cheese. Keep pan on burner until eggs are partially cooked. Stir, gently, as needed.
8. Place pan in the oven. Depending on temperature, and doneness of eggs, leave in the oven for 20-25 min. The top should be lightly browned in places.
9. Remove from oven, allow to cool, enjoy. It can be stored in the refrigerator for several days.
   
   

   

   Doesn't it look delicious? Yes, yes it does, Google Images.

Feel free to tinker with this recipe. If I’m feeling particularly ambitious, I’ll cook some bacon and add it to the frittata, or some cranberries if I want a touch of sweet in with the savory. As long as it’s delicious, and healthy, that’s all that matters.

Self-Disclosure: I'm not doing the paleo or primal dietary lifestyle. I just happen to make a lot of food choices that coincide with whose dietary options.