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Kale and Artichoke Frittata


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

This Kale and Artichoke Frittata is a delicious blend of vegetables and cheese, perfect for brunch or a light dinner.


Ingredients

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  • 1 large bunch kale, coarsely chopped, washed, and dried (see notes)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
  • 1 can (14 oz) artichoke hearts or bottoms, drained and chopped
  • 8 ounces ricotta cheese
  • 3/4 cup + 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan (see notes)
  • 6 eggs, beaten
  • salt and fresh-ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400F/200C.
  2. If using garden kale, wash the leaves in a salad spinner and spin dry. You probably don’t need to wash kale from the store.
  3. Cut stems off the kale and coarsely chop the leaves. (If you’re using dark green kale you’ll need to cut away the center ribs if they’re large.)
  4. Heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil in a large frying pan, add kale and cook, turning a few times, just until it barely wilts. This will take not more than 1-2 minutes.
  5. Spray or rub the cake pan or springform pan with the other 1 teaspoon of olive oil.
  6. Put wilted kale in the bottom of the springform pan.
  7. Drain artichoke hearts, chop them, and layer on top of kale.
  8. Combine the beaten eggs, ricotta cheese, 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper, and stir together until the cheeses are mixed into the eggs. (There will be some lumps.)
  9. Pour egg mixture over the kale and artichoke hearts, then use a fork to gently mix so the vegetables are evenly distributed in the eggs.
  10. Sprinkle the 3 tablespoons of freshly grated Parmesan on top, more or less to taste.
  11. Bake the pie until it’s set and lightly starting to brown, about 35 minutes.
  12. Let cool a few minutes, then slice and serve.

Notes

  • If using garden kale, you probably don’t need to wash the leaves from the store.
  • Store-bought kale may not need rinsing, but washing it is still a good practice.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Brunch
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 11g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 220mg