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Caramelized Kale and Onion Frittata
5 from 6 votes

Caramelized Kale and Onion Frittata

This savory frittata gets lots of flavor from caramelized onions, goat cheese and crispy kale! Vegetarian and gluten free!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 408 kcal
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 8 egg
  • 1 sweet onion thinly sliced, large
  • 4 garlic finely minced, cloves
  • 1 Lacinato kale stem removed and torn into pieces (about 6 cups, large bunch
  • 1/4 cup half and half optional
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 ounces soft goat cheese herbed goat cheese is really nice here
  • kosher salt
  • black pepper fresh cracked
  • red pepper flakes

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350°F
  2. Heat an oven proof skillet over medium heat.
  3. When hot, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
  4. Add the onion, season with salt, pepper and red pepper flakes.
  5. Saute until soft and golden, about seven minutes.
  6. Add garlic and cook for about 1 minute.
  7. Add the kale to the skillet with 2 more tablespoons of olive oil, season with a little more salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Stir to mix everything together and fully coat with the oil. Reduce heat to medium low.
  8. Continue to cook mixture, stirring often, until onions are caramelized and kale is crispy and very dark, almost black, about 40 minutes.
  9. While kale and onions are cooking, whisk together the eggs with half and half, salt and pepper, and break the goat cheese onto small pieces.
  10. When kale and onion mixture is done, raise heat to medium high, brush some of the oil on the sides of the pan, then pour in the eggs. Allow the eggs to cook on the stovetop until the edges start to set and pull away from the pan, about 5 minutes.
  11. sprinkle the goat cheese evenly on the top and put in the oven.
  12. Keep a close eye on the frittata, bake until just set, about 20-30 minutes.
  13. Remove from oven and transfer frittata to a cutting board, allow to sit for a few minutes. Cut and serve.

Notes

  • *Use a cast iron skillet or an oven proof nonstick skillet. Cooking time will vary depending on the size of your skillet. I used a 12 inch and the cooking time was 20 minutes, but a smaller skillet might require longer cooking due to the frittata being thicker.

Nutrition Information

Calories 408kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 14g (5%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 31g (48%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Cholesterol 346mg (115%) Sodium 269mg (11%) Potassium 583mg (12%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 7565IU (151%) Vitamin C 85.9mg (95%) Calcium 228mg (23%) Iron 3.4mg (19%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 408

% Daily Value*

Calories 408kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 14g 5%
Protein 20g 40%
Fat 31g 48%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 346mg 115%
Sodium 269mg 11%
Potassium 583mg 12%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 7565IU 151%
Vitamin C 85.9mg 95%
Calcium 228mg 23%
Iron 3.4mg 19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.