Pumpkin Frittata Recipe

Name: Pumpkin Frittata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Breakfast
Ingredients: 1 medium yam, unpeeled, sliced (about 8 oz); 3 teaspoons olive oil, divided; 1 large carrot, shredded; 1/4 cup scallion, thinly sliced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 large eggs; 3 egg whites; 1/2 cup pumpkin puree, canned, solid-pack; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded

Servings: persons

1 medium yam, unpeeled, sliced (about 8 oz)
3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 large carrot, shredded
1/4 cup scallion, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 large eggs
3 egg whites
1/2 cup pumpkin puree, canned, solid-pack
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded

1
Cook yam in boiling water until tender, about 7 minutes, then drain & set aside.
2
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
3
In large, nonstick ovenproof skillet, warm 1 TEASPOON olive oil over medium heat until hot but not smoking.
4
Add carrot, scallions & garlic, & cook, stirring frequently, until carrot is soft, about 5 minutes. Remove from skillet & set aside to cool slightly.
5
In a medium bowl, stir together the whole eggs, egg whites, pumpkin puree, ginger, salt, pepper & nutmeg, then stir in the carrot mixture.
6
In the same skillet, over medium heat, warm remaining 2 teaspoons of olive oil until hot but not smoking.
7
Add yam & stir to coat.
8
Spoon egg/carrot mixture on top & sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
9
Cook until bottom is set, about 5 minutes.
10
Transfer skillet to oven & bake until frittata is set, about 10 minutes.
11
Cut into wedges, serve & enjoy!

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium yam, unpeeled, sliced (about 8 oz), 3 teaspoons olive oil, divided, 1 large carrot, shredded, 1/4 cup scallion, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Pumpkin Frittata falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Pumpkin Frittata

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