My Favorite Frittata Recipe

It's probably not etched in stone and there is no amendment to anyone's constitution, but in my mind - one of the hard, fast rules of eating clean is - you better have a frittata (or frittata muffins) in the fridge EVERY SINGLE WEEK!  So, here is my second Recipe Basic for your weekly PaleoPlus Meal Prep!

Eggs are comfort food.  Eggs are a high quality source of protein and fat (the good kind).  They are crazy versatile!  No matter what veggies you like, what meats you enjoy most - they can be mixed up in an egg scramble, folded into an egg omelet or baked into a frittata.  For those of you not familiar - a frittata is a crustless-quiche.

The only difference in the frittata and the egg muffins is their shape and the pan I have to wash...which is why I almost always make frittatas!  I hate cleaning muffin tins and I don't like the way it's hard to remove the paper liners from the egg muffins.  I'd rather bake a 9X9 or 9" round frittata and pre-slice it.

Here are my secrets to a great frittata:

• 1/4 cup of non-dairy, unsweetened milk for every 9-10 large eggs
• Saute your veggies in ghee for richness (it's not a total substitute for cheese, but it makes a difference in flavor)
• Let your fillings cool to room temperature before mixing them with the eggs
• Use a pastry brush to grease your baking dish with avocado or melted coconut oil prior to filling
• Season throughout the cooking process.  Season as you prepare your filling and be sure and season your eggs.
• For a 9X9 frittata - have at least 2 cups of filling (I shoot for 3 cups, but anything less than 2 cups and your frittata doesn't have enough substance to satisfy)
• Try different meat and veggie combinations - this is a great excuse to empty the produce drawer  or leftover containers in your fridge!

Some of the combinations we love:

• Paleo bacon, onion, garlic & red bell pepper
• Mushroom, sausage and scallions
• Fajita leftovers (diced chicken, onions, bell peppers and jalapeno)
• Chorizo, potato and orange and yellow bell peppers with cilantro
• Spinach, mushroom, cherry tomatoes and paleo bacon

But here is my all-time favorite:

Sausage Cauliflower Jalapeno Frittata with Guacamole

I recommend doubling the recipe for the sausage and filling - it goes great in an omelet, stuffed into a baked sweet potato or served on a bed of greens with salsa and guacamole.  This is meal prep genius!