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Paleo Pumpkin Kale and Turkey Frittata

by Lindsay Cotter · 12/03/2014

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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

Turkey Kale 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!

turkey kale pumpkin frittata- Paleo friendly and great use of leftovers.

And I’m thankful. I’m thankful to have a family who always shares and makes way too much food at each holiday event.

turkey kale pumpkin frittata- Paleo friendly and great use of leftovers.

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!

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Turkey Kale Frittata

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  • Total Time: 25 min
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Pumpkin Kale and Turkey Frittata {Paleo}


Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 2 tsp olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1/2 to 1 cup roasted turkey or chicken
  • 5 –6 large eggs (6 takes closer to 20 minutes to cook)
  • 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/4 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 1/2 cup frozen)
  • 1 tbsp potato starch (or flour of choice)

Instructions

  1. First sauté your celery and onion in 2 tsp oil until tender. Add in your turkey (cooked) and spread evenly in skillet.
  2. 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.
  3. Bake in cast iron skillet  or oven safe pan at 350F for about 15-20 minutes.
  4. Serves 4-6
  • Prep Time: 5 min
  • Cook Time: 20 min

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So go ahead, make this dish, learn to spell FRITTATA right, and enjoy leftovers like they should be …. FULL of LOVE and FLAVOR!

turkey kale pumpkin frittata- Paleo friendly and great use of leftovers.

Are you sick of turkey yet?

What’s your favorite way to make a frittata?

Cheers,

LC

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Pumpkin Kale and Turkey Frittata


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Pumpkin Kale and Turkey Frittata {Paleo}


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 2 tsp olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1/2 to 1 cup roasted turkey or chicken
  • 5 –6 large eggs (6 takes closer to 20 minutes to cook)
  • 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/4 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 1/2 cup frozen)
  • 1 tbsp potato starch (or flour of choice)

Instructions

  1. First sauté your celery and onion in 2 tsp oil until tender. Add in your turkey (cooked) and spread evenly in skillet.
  2. 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.
  3. Bake in cast iron skillet  or oven safe pan at 350F for about 15-20 minutes.
  4. Serves 4-6
  • Prep Time: 5 min
  • Cook Time: 20 min

Did you make this recipe?

Tag @cottercrunch on Instagram and hashtag it #cottercrunch

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Turkey Kale Frittata

Pumpkin Kale and Turkey Frittata


  • Total Time: 25 min
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Description

Pumpkin Kale and Turkey Frittata {Paleo}


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 2 tsp olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1/2 to 1 cup roasted turkey or chicken
  • 5 –6 large eggs (6 takes closer to 20 minutes to cook)
  • 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/4 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 1/2 cup frozen)
  • 1 tbsp potato starch (or flour of choice)

Instructions

  1. First sauté your celery and onion in 2 tsp oil until tender. Add in your turkey (cooked) and spread evenly in skillet.
  2. 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.
  3. Bake in cast iron skillet  or oven safe pan at 350F for about 15-20 minutes.
  4. Serves 4-6
  • Prep Time: 5 min
  • Cook Time: 20 min

Did you make this recipe?

Tag @cottercrunch on Instagram and hashtag it #cottercrunch

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  1. Chrissa - Physical Kitchness says

    09/11/2015 at 10:06 AM

    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/

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      09/11/2015 at 1:47 PM

      thanks for including me! I pinned and shared. xxoo

      Reply
  2. Alysia @ Slim Sanity says

    12/07/2014 at 5:54 PM

    well you know I’ll eat anything with eggs. Never tried the combo with pumpkin but it looks delicious!

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      12/07/2014 at 9:14 PM

      let me know whatcha think!

      Reply
  3. Heather Blackmon says

    12/05/2014 at 4:11 PM

    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. 🙂

    Reply
  4. Kirtley @ The Gist of Fit says

    12/04/2014 at 1:43 PM

    LOVE that it’s smothered in spices!!!!! Spice addict over here!

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      12/04/2014 at 3:49 PM

      ohh me too!

      Reply
  5. Amanda @ Diary of a Semi-Health Nut says

    12/04/2014 at 12:45 PM

    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

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      12/04/2014 at 3:50 PM

      oh i sure will! thanks friend!

      Reply
  6. Amanda @ Diary of a Semi-Health Nut says

    12/04/2014 at 12:42 PM

    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!!

    Reply
  7. Renee @ Bendiful Blog says

    12/04/2014 at 11:04 AM

    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!

    Reply
  8. Jen says

    12/04/2014 at 8:30 AM

    I’ve been eyeing this on Instagram and hoping for a recipe soon!! Can’t wait to try it!

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      12/04/2014 at 3:53 PM

      let me know whatcha think

      Reply
  9. Abby says

    12/04/2014 at 8:12 AM

    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 🙂

    Reply
  10. Michelle @ Vitamin Sunshine says

    12/04/2014 at 7:06 AM

    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 🙂

    Reply
  11. CARLA says

    12/04/2014 at 6:48 AM

    oh
    I hath never ever frittataed!!
    and nope
    apparently I HAVE NO MASTERED THE SPELLLLING
    yet 🙂

    Reply
  12. GiGi Eats says

    12/04/2014 at 12:54 AM

    YOU NEVER fail to TURN ON my taste buds!!!!

    Reply
  13. Lauren @ The Bikini Experiment says

    12/03/2014 at 10:57 PM

    I love frittatas! They are a great way to get creative. And yes, it is oddly hard to spell. 🙂

    Reply
  14. Kaylin @ Enticing Healthy Eating says

    12/03/2014 at 10:54 PM

    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.

    Reply
  15. Krysten says

    12/03/2014 at 8:44 PM

    I just made a kale quiche tonight!! Great minds thin a lot!!

    Reply
  16. Brandi says

    12/03/2014 at 8:38 PM

    The frittata looks amazing! Thankfully I only had a couple of days worth of turkey

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      12/03/2014 at 9:32 PM

      oh lucky you! haha. there’s only so much i can take.

      Reply
  17. Clare @ Happy Eater says

    12/03/2014 at 7:34 PM

    yum! How convenient…I love frittatas, pumpkin, and kale. Thanks for sharing 🙂

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      12/03/2014 at 9:35 PM

      of course! let me know if you try it!

      Reply
  18. Abby @ BackAtSquareZero says

    12/03/2014 at 7:34 PM

    I love them with TONS of veggies.

    Reply
  19. She Rocks Fitness says

    12/03/2014 at 7:27 PM

    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

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      12/03/2014 at 9:38 PM

      you and me both. I prefer beef or fish or eggs. always!

      Reply
  20. Brooke says

    12/03/2014 at 7:22 PM

    We STILL have leftover turkey, and I can’t resist pumpkin (or eggs), so you know I’ll be trying this!!

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      12/03/2014 at 9:52 PM

      so thought of you!

      Reply
  21. Lisa @ RunWiki says

    12/03/2014 at 7:09 PM

    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

    Reply
  22. Morganne @ Nut Butter Runner says

    12/03/2014 at 6:43 PM

    YUM! This looks divine!

    Reply
  23. Hayley says

    12/03/2014 at 6:04 PM

    mmm this sounds and looks like a wonderful savory breakfast for a winter morning!

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      12/03/2014 at 9:59 PM

      so true! warm and cozy!

      Reply
  24. Arman @ thebigmansworld says

    12/03/2014 at 5:54 PM

    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.

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      12/03/2014 at 9:59 PM

      mmm curry! i should have added that!

      Reply
  25. Kelsey @ Snacking Squirrel says

    12/03/2014 at 5:10 PM

    loving the idea of adding pumpkin puree in the mix!!! 🙂

    Reply
  26. jobo says

    12/03/2014 at 3:15 PM

    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!

    Reply
  27. Danica @ It's Progression says

    12/03/2014 at 2:13 PM

    Frittatas are awesome – so easy to throw in whatever is around. Never thought to put pumpkin in it before though – love that idea!

    Reply
  28. Taylor @ LiftingRevolution says

    12/03/2014 at 1:21 PM

    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

    Reply
  29. Cara's Healthy Cravings says

    12/03/2014 at 12:39 PM

    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.

    Reply
  30. Melissa @ Treats With a Twist says

    12/03/2014 at 11:35 AM

    This looks SO good and totally like something I’d make and love!

    Reply
  31. Dietitian Jess says

    12/03/2014 at 11:12 AM

    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).

    Reply
  32. Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious says

    12/03/2014 at 10:02 AM

    You have my heart with this. Pumpkin in frittata is genius!

    Reply
  33. Amanda @ .running with spoons. says

    12/03/2014 at 9:43 AM

    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.

    Reply
  34. Lucie@FitSwissChick says

    12/03/2014 at 9:41 AM

    I LOVE Frittatas!! So easy to make and I love that you included turkey here. Totally need to make this!!

    Reply
  35. Nicole says

    12/03/2014 at 9:35 AM

    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!

    Reply
  36. Bri says

    12/03/2014 at 9:05 AM

    Definitely pinning this for later!

    Reply
  37. Heather (Where's the Beach) says

    12/03/2014 at 9:04 AM

    Oh love the idea of adding in the pumpkin! Never would have thought to do that. Thanks for sharing your creativity my dear!

    Reply
  38. Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says

    12/03/2014 at 8:41 AM

    Can you make me a frittata? That would be my favorite way to make it. 😉

    I can’t spell January. It’s tragic.

    Reply
  39. Jody - Fit at 56 says

    12/03/2014 at 8:35 AM

    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!!!!!!

    Reply
  40. Livi @ Eat, Pray, Work It Out says

    12/03/2014 at 8:34 AM

    This looks so delicious– i love frittatas for a quick meal!

    Reply
  41. Erin @ The Almond Eater says

    12/03/2014 at 8:29 AM

    This is brilliant! I’d say I’m a semi turkey fan….. I def prefer it in things rather than by itself!

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      12/03/2014 at 9:54 PM

      we are so twins!

      Reply
  42. misszippy says

    12/03/2014 at 8:26 AM

    I love frittatas (had to spell check it, too!). This one sounds fantastic and it will make my dinner list for next week!

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      12/03/2014 at 9:55 PM

      let me know whatcha think!

      Reply
  43. Jennifer FIsher says

    12/03/2014 at 8:10 AM

    I am loving this — now if I could only get my family on board about eating an egg dish for dinner.

    Reply
  44. Shashi @ runninsrilankan says

    12/03/2014 at 7:54 AM

    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? 😉

    Reply
  45. Laura @ Mommy Run Fast says

    12/03/2014 at 7:45 AM

    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!

    Reply
  46. Marcia says

    12/03/2014 at 7:36 AM

    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!

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      12/03/2014 at 7:53 AM

      totally! or sweet potato puree. It just gives it a little sweetness. SO good!

      Reply
  47. Linz @ Itz Linz says

    12/03/2014 at 7:33 AM

    i’ve never made a frittata before – this looks awesome!

    Reply
  48. Brittany @ Delights and Delectables says

    12/03/2014 at 7:22 AM

    you are so creative… and YUM!

    Reply
  49. SuzLyfe (@suzlyfe) says

    12/03/2014 at 7:16 AM

    You know I love Turkey…

    Reply
  50. Meghan@CleanEatsFastFeets says

    12/03/2014 at 6:52 AM

    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!!

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      12/03/2014 at 7:36 AM

      crustless quiche… meh, too fancy

      Reply
  51. Maryea {happy healthy mama} says

    12/03/2014 at 6:32 AM

    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!

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      12/03/2014 at 9:52 PM

      maybe we need rename it.. or shorten it. just FRIT. LOL!

      Reply
  52. jill conyers says

    12/03/2014 at 6:07 AM

    I wish I had time to make this today. Work getting in the way of good eats!

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      12/03/2014 at 9:53 PM

      wish i could hand deliver!

      Reply
  53. Michele @ paleorunnigmomma says

    12/03/2014 at 5:54 AM

    Me too with spelling! I google it every single time 🙂 you are right up my alley with this recipe, looks so good!

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      12/03/2014 at 9:48 PM

      haha glad i’m not alone

      Reply
  54. Jessie says

    12/03/2014 at 5:34 AM

    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!

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      12/03/2014 at 7:36 AM

      haha glad i’m not alone

      Reply

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