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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
10 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 330 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: International

Ingredients

Quinoa
  • ½ cup quinoa
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • Pinch of salt
Onions
  • 1 large yellow onion
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 4 cups shredded chard
Frittata
  • 6 large eggs
  • 3 tablespoons heavy cream
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

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  1. 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.  
  2. 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.
  3. Preheat oven to 400˚F. While the onions are cooking, combine the eggs, cream, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Whisk well to combine.
  4. 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
  5. Transfer the frittata to the oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes. The frittata should be puffed and browning.

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: 4servings

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.