Here’s a confession… I have the hardest time spelling the word FRITTATA! Why isn’t it in my spell check? But I think I’ve finally mastered it. Yes, almost 32 years later. Paleo Pumpkin Kale and Turkey Frittata
Wanna know something else that is quite shocking? Well, i mentioned this in last week’s post but….
We aren’t huge fans of turkey. I know! Shocking! Although, we do love turkey or chicken sausage or using turkey in a stew, recipes, etc. etc. So maybe it’s not really turkey, but the way it’s prepared. Which is why I always get sent home with either smoked or dark meat Turkey leftover from Thanksgiving. It’s more flavorful and a great ingredient added to a recipe.
Like this one. Yup. It’s darn good!
And I’m thankful. I’m thankful to have a family who always shares and makes way too much food at each holiday event.
Because this allows the Kiwi and I create many delicious leftover concoctions. Hey, that’s what happens when you dream big and are always on a budget. You mooch off your family and make the best of each ingredient out there.. Come on, you know you do it too!
PrintPumpkin Kale and Turkey Frittata
- Total Time: 25 min
Description
Pumpkin Kale and Turkey Frittata {Paleo}
Ingredients
- ½ cup chopped celery
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 2 tsp olive oil or avocado oil
- ½ to 1 cup roasted turkey or chicken
- 5 –6 large eggs (6 takes closer to 20 minutes to cook)
- ¼ cup pumpkin puree
- ¼ cup almond or coconut milk
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp chili pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp dried basil (optional)
- sea salt
- 1 bunch chopped kale (about ½ cup frozen)
- 1 tbsp potato starch (or flour of choice)
Instructions
- First sauté your celery and onion in 2 teaspoon oil until tender. Add in your turkey (cooked) and spread evenly in skillet.
- In another bowl, whisk or beat your eggs and add in your milk, pumpkin, starch, and spices. Pour over the skillet mixture and top with addition basil or chili pepper.
- Bake in cast iron skillet or oven safe pan at 350F for about 15-20 minutes.
- Serves 4-6
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
So go ahead, make this dish, learn to spell FRITTATAÂ right, and enjoy leftovers like they should be …. FULL of LOVE and FLAVOR!
Are you sick of turkey yet?
What’s your favorite way to make a frittata?
Cheers,
LC
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PrintPumpkin Kale and Turkey Frittata
- Total Time: 25 min
Description
Pumpkin Kale and Turkey Frittata {Paleo}
Ingredients
- ½ cup chopped celery
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 2 tsp olive oil or avocado oil
- ½ to 1 cup roasted turkey or chicken
- 5 –6 large eggs (6 takes closer to 20 minutes to cook)
- ¼ cup pumpkin puree
- ¼ cup almond or coconut milk
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp chili pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp dried basil (optional)
- sea salt
- 1 bunch chopped kale (about ½ cup frozen)
- 1 tbsp potato starch (or flour of choice)
Instructions
- First sauté your celery and onion in 2 teaspoon oil until tender. Add in your turkey (cooked) and spread evenly in skillet.
- In another bowl, whisk or beat your eggs and add in your milk, pumpkin, starch, and spices. Pour over the skillet mixture and top with addition basil or chili pepper.
- Bake in cast iron skillet or oven safe pan at 350F for about 15-20 minutes.
- Serves 4-6
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
Pumpkin Kale and Turkey Frittata
- Total Time: 25 min
Description
Pumpkin Kale and Turkey Frittata {Paleo}
Ingredients
- ½ cup chopped celery
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 2 tsp olive oil or avocado oil
- ½ to 1 cup roasted turkey or chicken
- 5 –6 large eggs (6 takes closer to 20 minutes to cook)
- ¼ cup pumpkin puree
- ¼ cup almond or coconut milk
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp chili pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp dried basil (optional)
- sea salt
- 1 bunch chopped kale (about ½ cup frozen)
- 1 tbsp potato starch (or flour of choice)
Instructions
- First sauté your celery and onion in 2 teaspoon oil until tender. Add in your turkey (cooked) and spread evenly in skillet.
- In another bowl, whisk or beat your eggs and add in your milk, pumpkin, starch, and spices. Pour over the skillet mixture and top with addition basil or chili pepper.
- Bake in cast iron skillet or oven safe pan at 350F for about 15-20 minutes.
- Serves 4-6
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
Chrissa - Physical Kitchness
Hi there! I featured this recipe on my healthy fall recipe round up today. Thanks for the great inspiration! http://physicalkitchness.com/healthy-paleo-fall-recipes/
Cotter Crunch
thanks for including me! I pinned and shared. xxoo
Alysia @ Slim Sanity
well you know I’ll eat anything with eggs. Never tried the combo with pumpkin but it looks delicious!
LCCotter
let me know whatcha think!
Heather Blackmon
I’m not really a poultry eating fan either, although I did try some turkey on thanksgiving this year. Probably the only time of year I’ll have it though. 🙂
Kirtley @ The Gist of Fit
LOVE that it’s smothered in spices!!!!! Spice addict over here!
LCCotter
ohh me too!
Amanda @ Diary of a Semi-Health Nut
Ps you should check out my Saturday link-up! Last week I did a round-up of leftover ideas and there’s still time to link up this one! 🙂 <3
LCCotter
oh i sure will! thanks friend!
Amanda @ Diary of a Semi-Health Nut
Yes Frittata is a hard word!! I made some mini frittatas on the blog and kept thinking it was a single t then a double t…maybe we should tell Webster to change it! 😉
I’m totally with ya on using leftovers! If my family offers there’s no way I’m turning down free food!!
Renee @ Bendiful Blog
I’m a horrible speller I still can’t spell FRITTATA ( or about 50 other words) without looking it up! Looks like another great recipe Lindsay!
Jen
I’ve been eyeing this on Instagram and hoping for a recipe soon!! Can’t wait to try it!
LCCotter
let me know whatcha think
Abby
These pictures are so gorgeous. You should submit the recipe and photos to a food magazine for next year’s Thanksgiving issue!
I used to love turkey, the white meat, with heaps and heaps of homemade cranberry sauce 🙂
Michelle @ Vitamin Sunshine
That looks incredible! I think you’re crazy though- I love turkey! I’d like to bake one every month (except it’s too big of a mess!). I actually prefer the light meat–
I love the idea of throwing leftovers into a frittata! On my Christmas list 🙂
CARLA
oh
I hath never ever frittataed!!
and nope
apparently I HAVE NO MASTERED THE SPELLLLING
yet 🙂
GiGi Eats
YOU NEVER fail to TURN ON my taste buds!!!!
Lauren @ The Bikini Experiment
I love frittatas! They are a great way to get creative. And yes, it is oddly hard to spell. 🙂
Kaylin @ Enticing Healthy Eating
Cooked in a cast iron. The best way to go, in my opinion! Southern girl for life. 😉 And this sounds so tasty, I’m a big fan of turkey.
Krysten
I just made a kale quiche tonight!! Great minds thin a lot!!
Brandi
The frittata looks amazing! Thankfully I only had a couple of days worth of turkey
LCCotter
oh lucky you! haha. there’s only so much i can take.
Clare @ Happy Eater
yum! How convenient…I love frittatas, pumpkin, and kale. Thanks for sharing 🙂
LCCotter
of course! let me know if you try it!
Abby @ BackAtSquareZero
I love them with TONS of veggies.
She Rocks Fitness
I actually only crave turkey once a year and it is plenty…The same with ham at Easter. I think it is more shocking that you aren’t a fan of Mexican…LOL
LCCotter
you and me both. I prefer beef or fish or eggs. always!
Brooke
We STILL have leftover turkey, and I can’t resist pumpkin (or eggs), so you know I’ll be trying this!!
LCCotter
so thought of you!
Lisa @ RunWiki
What? what? what? This looks so good Linds! I can see making this as a quick and easy weeknight dinner. You are so creative with flavors and textures! One talented lady. xo
Morganne @ Nut Butter Runner
YUM! This looks divine!
Hayley
mmm this sounds and looks like a wonderful savory breakfast for a winter morning!
LCCotter
so true! warm and cozy!
Arman @ thebigmansworld
You added coconut milk too? Love it! I always find it so hard to use up chicken or turkey if it’s white meat- I just mix it with a tonne of mayo and curry spice otherwise dark = best.
LCCotter
mmm curry! i should have added that!
Kelsey @ Snacking Squirrel
loving the idea of adding pumpkin puree in the mix!!! 🙂
jobo
Yum, this looks fantastic and now i want to make one! I do love turkey, but it has to be cooked right! if it’s dry, no bueno! I gave almost all of my leftovers away, we had soooo much!
Danica @ It's Progression
Frittatas are awesome – so easy to throw in whatever is around. Never thought to put pumpkin in it before though – love that idea!
Taylor @ LiftingRevolution
I am so over turkey right now! I’m normally not a leftover kind of girl, but I did really well using the turkey up! I finally told Dan last night we were done!
But I am making frittata for our upcoming trip so this will make its way into our holiday season!
I can’t spell most words correctly! ha
Cara's Healthy Cravings
Mooching is what families are for 😉
I always bring tupperware with me when I go to my Mom and Dad’s…I never leave disappointed.
Melissa @ Treats With a Twist
This looks SO good and totally like something I’d make and love!
Dietitian Jess
It is hard to spell frittata, no judgement here, haha. Pumpkin and eggs sounds like a good combo (I’m not a huge turkey fan either).
Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious
You have my heart with this. Pumpkin in frittata is genius!
Amanda @ .running with spoons.
Frittata has always given me trouble as well. And I only just figured out broccoli a little while ago 😆 I win at life. But this F-R-I-T-T-A-T-A wins at turkey… which is a pretty boring bird.
Lucie@FitSwissChick
I LOVE Frittatas!! So easy to make and I love that you included turkey here. Totally need to make this!!
Nicole
This looks delicious! I used to not like dark turkey meat but now it’s my favorite. Much more flavorful. I’ve still got a lot of leftover turkey and I may start to gobble soon I’ve been eating it everyday!
Bri
Definitely pinning this for later!
Heather (Where's the Beach)
Oh love the idea of adding in the pumpkin! Never would have thought to do that. Thanks for sharing your creativity my dear!
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table
Can you make me a frittata? That would be my favorite way to make it. 😉
I can’t spell January. It’s tragic.
Jody - Fit at 56
That looks sooooooooooooooooooooooo good!!!! I don’t have all the ingredients – what else is now & I bet I would make a mess of it but still looks amazing!!!!!!
Livi @ Eat, Pray, Work It Out
This looks so delicious– i love frittatas for a quick meal!
Erin @ The Almond Eater
This is brilliant! I’d say I’m a semi turkey fan….. I def prefer it in things rather than by itself!
LCCotter
we are so twins!
misszippy
I love frittatas (had to spell check it, too!). This one sounds fantastic and it will make my dinner list for next week!
LCCotter
let me know whatcha think!
Jennifer FIsher
I am loving this — now if I could only get my family on board about eating an egg dish for dinner.
Shashi @ runninsrilankan
Ha-I can hardly ever spell FRITTATA correctly either (just copied it off your headline) nor can I hardly ever make a decent frittata – Your’s looks delicious and lurrve the pumpkin, kale, basil, and coconut milk combo – can I come over for a slice? 😉
Laura @ Mommy Run Fast
I agree that plain turkey is nothing special, but I like it in soups or other dishes… great idea to throw it in a frittata!
Marcia
I wonder if I could sub in butternut squash puree for the pumpkin? We had a bumper crop of it this year and the garage is filled with BS!
LCCotter
totally! or sweet potato puree. It just gives it a little sweetness. SO good!
Linz @ Itz Linz
i’ve never made a frittata before – this looks awesome!
Brittany @ Delights and Delectables
you are so creative… and YUM!
SuzLyfe (@suzlyfe)
You know I love Turkey…
Meghan@CleanEatsFastFeets
I have so many things to say about this. I think we should list them. 1) It’s gorgeous but then again, all your pictures are. 2) I totally mooched a giant Tupperware full of mashed potatoes off the family. It’s one of my favorite parts of Thanksgiving, next to the people, of course. 3) I can’t spell frittata either. I always have trouble, and 4) I’m so glad you called this a frittata and not a crustless quiche. That always make me batty for some reason.
Looking good baby!!
LCCotter
crustless quiche… meh, too fancy
Maryea {happy healthy mama}
I love frittata in all ways. Confession: English and writing have always been my strongest subjects….yet….I can’t spell! I am so bad that even spell check doesn’t help me. I need google to figure out the correct spelling! Ridiculous, right? Ha! Anyway, I love the looks of this recipe!
LCCotter
maybe we need rename it.. or shorten it. just FRIT. LOL!
jill conyers
I wish I had time to make this today. Work getting in the way of good eats!
LCCotter
wish i could hand deliver!
Michele @ paleorunnigmomma
Me too with spelling! I google it every single time 🙂 you are right up my alley with this recipe, looks so good!
LCCotter
haha glad i’m not alone
Jessie
It sure is awesome to know I’m not the only one who has trouble spelling “frittata”. I actually just had to look back up @ your post title to make sure my own spelling was correct. Haha!
LCCotter
haha glad i’m not alone