Spinach, Chorizo and Sweet Potato Frittata Meal Prep
Ingredients
- 5 cups of raw baby spinach
- 1¼ cups of chorizo diced
- 7 large eggs
- 1/3 cup of milk
- 1 cup sweet potato cut into small dices
- ¾ cup of edam cheese grated (if you can't find edam cheese just use cheddar)
- Salt and pepper for seasoning
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 160 degrees Celsius (320 degrees F)
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Pre-heat a pot or pan over high heat, then add your spinach. Keep stirring the spinach, once it's completely wilted down, transfer onto a sheet of kitchen paper in into a sieve over a bowl.
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Get an ovenproof non-stick pan (preferably around 10 inches in diameter) and add your chorizo, then start heating the pan over medium-high heat.
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Let the fat render, and fry until the chorizo is nice and crispy. Then use a slotted spoon to transfer the chorizo onto a sheet of kitchen paper to drain (do not clean the pan or discard the chorizo fat in the pan).
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Once the spinach has cooled down, pick it up and spend a good minute squeezing out the liquid. Roughly chop the spinach up and set aside.
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Whisk your eggs and milk together in a large bowl until well combined. Then season the egg mixture with a pinch of salt and pepper.
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Put your spinach, chorizo and sweet potato in the pan containing the chorizo fat, then mix the 3 ingredients together.
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Sprinkle your grated cheese on top, start pre-heating the pan over medium heat, then add your egg mixture.
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Once the egg heats up a bit in the pan, transfer into the oven to bake for 20 minutes.
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To check if the frittata is cooked, stick a skewer or small knife in the middle. If it comes out clean, the frittata is cooked. Transfer into a platter or board and enjoy!!
Recipe Notes
- You're much better off using a pan with a non-stick surface.
- Drain most of the water out of the spinach before adding to the frittata.
- You shouldn't need to use oil, the chorizo will render out enough fat, which can be used help cook the frittata.
- This recipe is great for meal prep, and for the kids to take to school the next day.
- If you're vegetarian, you can replace the chorizo with loads of other ingredients.
- Mushrooms, zucchini, tomatoes etc. (remember though, if you do replace the chorizo you'll have to use oil).
- Frittatas are fantastic to freeze, and the best way to defrost and re-heat them is by using the oven.