Kumara, courgette and herb frittata

This gluten free sweetpotato, courgette and herb frittata is quick and easy to make, packed with flavour and is perfect for enjoying any time of the day.

Serves: 4

Time to make: 45 mins

Hands-on time: 10 mins

Ingredients

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1 medium-sized onion, finely chopped
2 teaspoons olive oil
300g kumarasweet-potatoX, peeled, grated
2 cloves garlic, minced
8 eggs
⅓ cup reduced-fat ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, finely grated
1 large courgettezucchiniX, trimmed, grated
100g semi-dried tomatoes, drained, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
200g steamed green beans, to serve
200g steamed snow peas or peas, to serve

Instructions

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1 Preheat oven to 180°C. Spray a 20cm round baking tin with oil and line the base with baking paper.

2 Heat olive oil in a large non-stick frying pan over a medium-high heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes. Add kumara and cook, stirring, for 3 more minutes, or until they are softened. Add garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 more seconds.

3 Whisk eggs, ricotta and parmesan together in a large mixing bowl. Add kumara mixture, courgette, tomatoes, mint and basil. Season with freshly ground black pepper and stir to combine.

4 Pour mixture into prepared tin. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until set, puffed and golden. Remove frittata from oven and set aside to cool for 10 minutes. Remove from tin and cut ito quarters. Serve frittata with steamed greens.

Variations

Make leftovers into lunch! Cut leftover frittata into chunks and toss with chopped canned baby beetroot, mixed salad greens and cherry tomatoes. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 383 cal

Kilojoules 1600 kJ

Protein 23 g

Total fat 15 g

Saturated fat 4 g

Carbohydrates 35 g

Sugar 18 g

Dietary fibre 9 g

Sodium 260 mg

Calcium 220 mg

Iron 6 mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.