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Baked Kale Frittata
  • 35 MINUTES COOK TIME
  • 55 MINUTES TOTAL TIME
PHOTO BY LAURA HEINEMAN

Recipe Video

Ingredients

  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • 3 C kale
  • 1 onion
  • 1/2 C mozzarella cheese
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 C water
  • 6 eggs
  • 1/2 C milk, low-fat
  • 1/2 tsp of salt and pepper

Directions

Mise en Place

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  • Wash and dry produce.
  • Coat 9” round baking pan with cooking spray.
  • Wash and drain kale, using a colander.
  • Remove stems and chop kale. (A child could help tear leaves in pieces instead of chopping.)
  • Cut onion in half. Cut ends and discard. Peel and chop the onion.
  • Shred cheese onto a piece of wax paper.

Prepare Recipe

  • Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
  • Add onion. Cook for 3-5 minutes, until onions are soft and tender.
  • Stir in kale and water. Cover and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Remove pan from heat and allow the mixture to cool.
  • In a large bowl combine eggs, milk, cheese, salt, and pepper.
  • Mix in kale mixture.
  • Pour mixture into prepared 9” round baking pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and let rest for 2-3 minutes.

Serve

Recipe in Action

  • 4 servings
  • Difficulty: Easy
Click here for Nutrition Facts Nutrition Tip

One cup of raw kale provides 204% of vitamin A which is great for your eyes!

Cultural Facts

In Kenya, sautéed kale is called sukuma wiki and a staple of the diet.

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