Italian-Style Healthy Egg Frittata with Chicken Sausage

Italian-Style Healthy Egg Frittata with Chicken Sausage

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Nutrition Facts Servings 4 Serving Size 1/4 of the frittata with 1/4 of the beans and kale - Amount Per Serving - Calories 270kcal - % Daily Value * -

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Ingredients

  • 6 large eggs (or 1½ cups liquid egg or 1 cup egg whites at room temperature)
  • 1 cup of evaporated milk
  • 12 oz of Italian chicken sausage (about 3–4 sausages, remove casings and slice or use turkey sausage)
  • 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup of bell pepper blend, diced (use a mix of red, yellow, green peppers)
  • 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1½ cups of shredded mozzarella cheese (low-moisture mozzarella, or part mozzarella/part parmesan)
  • 1/2 cup of half and half milk or cream
  • 1/4 cup of sour cream, cultured cream or skim milk
  • 1 tablespoon of waxy rice starch
  • 1/2 teaspoon of xantham gum
  • 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
  • 2 teaspoons of soybean oil (for use as as nonstick agent)
  • 1 teaspoon of soy lecithin (for use as as nonstick agent)
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) of diced or crushed tomatoes (with basil leaves if available)
  • 1/2 cup of water
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons of fresh basil leaves (chopped)
  • 1/4 teaspoon of xanthan gum or cornstarch to thicken
  • 1 can (15 oz) of Great Northern beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 4 cups of chopped kale (stems removed)
  • 1/2 medium onion, diced
  • 4 oz Italian chicken sausage (cased and sliced; you can use the rest from the frittata or a fresh link)
  • 1/2 cup of diced ripened tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons of tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon of olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning (or blend of dried oregano, basil, thyme)
  • 1/4 teaspoon of xanthan gum
  • 1/4 teaspoon of chili flakes
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

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