Hot and Sweet Frittata
Plate it up! Project
County Extension Agents for Family and Consumer Sciences
University of Kentucky, Dietetics and Human Nutrition Students
Ingredients
3 tablespoons olive oil
divided
1 1/2 cups peeled and cubed sweet potatoes
1 1/2 cups diced sweet and hot peppers
or bell peppers
1 pound ground turkey sausage
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
12 medium eggs
beaten
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to a large nonstick skillet, and heat to medium. Add sweet potatoes and diced peppers. Cook uncovered until fork tender, about 10 minutes. Remove from skillet. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to skillet. Add turkey sausage, and cook 5 to 7 minutes until cooked through. Drain off fat, if needed. Generously grease an 8-by-8-inch baking dish. Add the sausage, peppers, and potatoes. Sprinkle with cheese. In a bowl, crack eggs and lightly beat. Add salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper to egg mixture. Pour eggs over peppers and potatoes. Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes or until the mixture is set.
Nutrition Facts
290 calories18 g fat
5 g saturated fat
295 mg cholesterol
610 mg sodium
8 g carbohydrate
1 g fiber
3 g sugars
0 g added sugars
23 g protein