One of the first foods that I gravitated towards after my Diabetes diagnosis (other than meat) was… eggs.
Like most of us, through the years, there had been so much bad press about Eggs…that I had greatly reduced them from my high carb meal plan. However, since my diagnosis… ALL that and more has changed. Eggs are back “in”, click here to learn about the Incredible Edible Egg. :)
I am not a “fancy” chef… I’m more like a “fry cook” :) … I have been making scrambled “eggs & stuff” for years…even decades. It’s quick, easy and always delicious. HEY…it’s made from eggs, meats and veggies… how can it NOT BE D-lish!! It’s also PRIMAL which makes it P-LISH!!! :)
It was not until a facebook friend looked at one of my pictures one day and asked, ” Is that a Frittata?” … my response was…what’s a Frittata? Which lead me to learn how to make Fritattas in earnest. They are actually even easier to make than “Scrambled Eggs and Stuff”…
Frittatas - The “Stuff” can be whatever it is that you like to eat… any meat or veggie will do. This particular Frittata is made of Eggs, Pork Sausage and Collard Greens.
Steps I followed for this dish.
1) Cook meats & veggies in a cast iron skillet (if you do not own a skillet, buy one today! ) For my “single serving” today, I used about 4 oz of sausage and approximately 1 cup of greens.
Browning Meat and Cooking the Veggies
2) Pour 4-6 beaten eggs into skillet, on top of cooked meats and veggies….and season.
Eggs are poured on top of meat and veggies
3) Cook for about 3 minutes, COVERED on medium heat. (Covered helps cook the eggs through out.)
4) While the eggs are cooking , turn oven on HIGH BROIL and make sure rack is on the top position.
5) Place skillet on the top rack and check frequently, it will only take a couple of minutes.
6) Cut and EAT!!!! :)
Does this look D-LISH ?!?!?!
Note:
- You can use more meat and eggs which will make a “thicker” Frittata… perfect for making larger meals for refridgerating / freezing for later.
- For seasoning… I used Tony Chachere’s and Black Pepper for spices…
- Carbs – with 4 eggs, less than 6g. Add approximately .5 grams of carbs per egg. Collards are about 3 grams per cup. Check your nutritional labels…AS ALWAYS!
ENJOY!!!!
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What type of sausage are you using here? Any recommended?
Good question Mike. I purchased this from Walmart, “Jamestown Brand” Hot Sausage. As you know many sausages have carbs/sugar/fructose added… I do not buy these generally, just out of principle. But this particular brand has -0- carbs.
this looks delicious. are you ever going to try to eat cheese again?
Thanks and ABSolutely!! :) … I ate some last week. :) So far sharp cheddar and Gouda does not bother me at all.
The great think about fritattas is almost anything can go into them. I had made a “Clean out the leftovers” frittata with roasted zucchini, onion, bell peppers, tossed in the last green chilie from the fridge with cheese and sausage. It was so good I was eating it cold for the next 3 meal. I know cheese is not primal, I'll get there eventually !
Gina, …of course you are sooo right. :) Cheese is not paleo… but primal… It all depends on you really.
I did a dairy fast and I can NOT tolerate milk & butter ….but cheese & ghee are fine and not inflammatory. Here is Mark's stance. http://www.marksdailyapple.com/cheese-unhealthy/
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