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Quinoa Chard Frittata with Balsamic Onions
Whether you're looking for a solid weekend breakfast or a meal that can feed your holiday house guest, a frittata is the perfect go-to. It can easily be adapted to use whatever you have on hand including herbs, vegetables, grains, and plenty of cheese.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
330 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
International
Ingredients
Quinoa
- ½ cup quinoa
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- Pinch salt
Onions
- 1 yellow onion large
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt sea salt
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 4 cups chard shredded
Frittata
- 6 egg large
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine quinoa, vegetable broth, and salt in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 12 to 13 minutes. After that time, remove the pan from the heat and let steam until ready to use. Alternatively, use about 1 cup leftover quinoa if you have that available.
- To make onions, cut into ⅛” thick half circles. Heat over low the olive oil in a skillet. Place sliced onions in skillet and cook until they begin to brown, 10-15 minutes. Once onions are cooked, stir in balsamic vinegar and continue to cook until vinegar reduces down, about 5 minutes. Stir in the chard and continue to cook until wilted, another 5 minutes or so.
- Preheat oven to 400˚F. While the onions are cooking, combine the eggs, cream, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Whisk well to combine.
- When the chard is cooked down, add in the quinoa and pour the eggs over the mixture and stir. Let cook for a couple minutes, just to let the bottom set. Sprinkle with the feta
- Transfer the frittata to the oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes. The frittata should be puffed and browning.
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Notes
- Prep ahead: Precook the quinoa and onions ahead of time. Then day-of, cook the chard and add the onions/quinoa before adding the egg mixture.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1/4 of the frittata
Calories
330kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
19.8g
(7%)
Protein
13.7g
(27%)
Fat
21.9g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
6.4g
(32%)
Cholesterol
291mg
(97%)
Sodium
619mg
(26%)
Fiber
2.5g
(10%)
Sugar
2.7g
(5%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 330
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/4 of the frittata | |
| Calories | 330kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 19.8g | 7% |
| Protein | 13.7g | 27% |
| Fat | 21.9g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 6.4g | 32% |
| Cholesterol | 291mg | 97% |
| Sodium | 619mg | 26% |
| Fiber | 2.5g | 10% |
| Sugar | 2.7g | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.