Warm winter breakfasts are a soothing way to start the day yet, most warm breakfasts lean on things that are very carbohydrate dense like oatmeal or other porridges. This breakfast is high in protein, fat, and delicious delicata squash to give you balanced blood sugar to start your day.
At a Glance:
Prep time: 25 min | Cook time: 25 min
Servings: 6
Winter Vegetable and Sage Frittata
A frittata is a great recipe for a breakfast that is made on one day and enjoyed all week. This is a winter take on a classic recipe base that is sure to delight. Roasted pumpkin seeds give this a nice crunch and the squash and sage give a very seasonal flavor profile.
Why This Recipe Works for Blood Sugar Balance
Starting any dish with an egg base then also adding in an animal protein (ground breakfast sausage in this recipe) will provide ample protein to help balance blood sugar and insulin. This recipe also has fiber coming from kale, pumpkin seeds and the delicata squash. Fiber will always help with blood sugar management and is especially important for estrogen detox.
I love this recipe for hormones as well because the brightly colored squash has nutrients that will help boost progesterone production. The added turmeric will also help fight inflammation.
Why This Recipe Works in Your Kitchen
I love recipes that are efficient with pans and dishes. Using a cast iron skillet to first brown the meat and cook the onion - then pour in egg mixture, instead of transferring everything to another pan, makes for easier clean up.
Be sure if you use a pre-cubed squash that it is close to room temperature before adding to the skillet. You don’t want to add cold or frozen cubes of squash as it will make for an uneven custard once baked.
Depending on the size of your cast iron skillet you will need to adjust cooking size. If your skillet is smaller in diameter and you will have a more "deep” frittata, you will want to allow for additional cooking time.