Description
A delicious sweet potato frittata that combines eggs, pancetta, and feta with fresh spinach for a nutritious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large Eggs
- 1/4 cup Heavy/Double Cream
- 10.5oz Sweet Potato, peeled and diced
- 5oz Pancetta, diced
- 3.5oz Feta, crumbled
- 3.5oz Baby Spinach, roughly chopped
- 1 tbsp finely diced Chives
- 1 tbsp Butter
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 375 degrees F. A properly warmed oven prevents soggy bottoms and ensures everything bakes evenly.
- Cook Sweet Potatoes & Pancetta: In your 9′ non-stick pan, heat the butter over medium heat. Add the diced sweet potatoes and pancetta. Cook until the sweet potatoes are tender and slightly caramelized, about 5-7 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Avoid browning them too much.
- Add Spinach & Chives: Mix in the chopped spinach and chives. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the spinach wilts down.
- Whisk Eggs & Cream: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and heavy cream until well combined. The mixture should be bright yellow, and be careful not to over-whisk it to maintain a creamy texture.
- Combine & Pour Mixture: Gently pour the egg mixture over the sautéed sweet potatoes, pancetta, spinach, and chives in the pan. Distribute evenly, shaking the pan slightly to ensure even distribution.
- Bake Until Set: Place the frittata in the preheated oven and bake for about 25 minutes, or until the frittata is set but still slightly wobbly in the center. Keep an eye on it; checking too soon can lead to an undercooked dish.
- Cool & Slice: Allow the frittata to cool for about 5 minutes before slicing. This resting time helps the flavors meld and makes it easier to cut.
Notes
- Storage Tips: Tightly cover in the fridge for 2-3 days. Reheat in the microwave or serve at room temperature.
- Expert Tips: Using pancetta fat for added flavor enhances the overall taste. Ensure even distribution of ingredients to prevent sinking during baking. If the frittata turns out dry, checking a few minutes before it is fully cooked can help; it should feel set but still moist. If it tastes overly eggy, increase the quantity of other ingredients like pancetta, spinach, or feta for better balance.
- Reheating Instructions: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes until warmed through.
- Serving Suggestions: Serve with a side salad for a light meal, add hot sauce for extra heat, or pair with crusty bread for a fulfilling brunch.
- Recipe Variations: You can add roasted red peppers for extra flavor, include sautéed mushrooms for earthiness, or substitute spinach with kale for a different green.
- Ingredient Notes: When selecting sweet potatoes, choose firm ones with no soft spots. If necessary, butternut squash can be used as a substitute for sweet potatoes for a lower carb version. When pancetta is unavailable, bacon is a good alternate option. Feta can be substituted with goat cheese for a different flavor profile.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 443
- Sugar: 5.2g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 33.05g
- Saturated Fat: 10.427g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18.11g
- Fiber: 2.8g
- Protein: 18.58g
- Cholesterol: 292mg