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Pumpkin Frittata with Fried Garlic and Herbs

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by Lindsay Cotter Posted: November 12, 2018

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This Pumpkin Paleo Frittata is a delicious, healthy recipe you can make for any meal of the day. Make it with or without your leftover holiday turkey! This paleo frittata recipe is also gluten free, grain free and full of flavor!

Overhead view pumpkin frittata in a small cast iron skillet, handle wrapped in dish cloth.

Don’t get me wrong, I love holiday gatherings, but really, the recipes I make with my Thanksgiving leftovers are what I look forward to the most. You’re nodding your head now, aren’t you? Ya’ll, those meals are almost always better than the actual holiday meal.  LEFTOVERS –> MY JAM!

Think about it for a minute. What is almost always sitting on the table after the meal is finished? Turkey, mashed potatoes, maybe a little stuffing, and some pumpkin or squash. Oh, and I always have extra fresh herbs on hand (or preserved herbs, remember?)

In the past, I’ve made things like Everything But the Kitchen Sink Soup and Gluten Free Potato Bread.

Some people like cold turkey sandwiches the next day. Others (read: ME) like waking up the day after Thanksgiving to a nice breakfast or brunch that lighter on the stomach (my digestion will need it), but oh so nourishing and filling. So I say, bring on the paleo frittata!

Overhead view small cast iron skillet with pumpkin frittata, topped with fresh herbs and spinach.

Now, let’s talk about the name here. FRITTATA! Which I almost always spell wrong. Gah!

What is a frittata?

If you have never had a frittata, please make this paleo frittata recipe as soon as possible. I don’t want you to suffer from your lack of baked eggs any longer.

Similar to a crustless quiche, a frittata is a egg-based dish, usually filled with vegetables and fresh herbs, and sometimes meat. Unlike scrambled eggs or an omelet, frittatas are usually started on the stove top and finished off in an oven. But I’ve also see baked frittatas where you skip the stove. It really depends on your preference and how you like your eggs. I found that cooking the vegetables on the stove first, adding the eggs last (just to cook around the edges), then popping in the oven gave this dish a lot more flavor and texture. Crispy yet soft.

Which leads me to why I made this dish. Ahhh, this paleo frittata recipe is a much needed update and spin off of a turkey and kale pumpkin frittata I made with my Thanksgiving leftovers a few years ago. Don’t laugh at the pictures. Haha I’ve come a long way, thankfully.

This UPDATED recipe is still so easy and takes just a few simple ingredients. Ahem…. see below.

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What should I serve with the Pumpkin Paleo Frittata?

A slice of pumpkin frittata topped with fresh herbs on a white plate with silver fork on side.

ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING! Just kidding. But if you’ll be serving it for breakfast, some homemade   cinnamon almond flour bread (or regular gluten free bread) might be nice.

As a brunch or lunch, you may not want anything else, but fresh fruit is always a nice option. Ahhh, I’m feeling lighter already. You?

And for dinner? Well you can serve a seasonal salad with the paleo frittata. I like my Detox Broccoli Salad or my Zingy Marinated Beet and Apple Salad. Because let’s face it, you are bound to have SO MANY VEGGIES leftover, am I right? Don’t let them go to waste (insert motherly tone here).

Oh and might I add, this frittata is very customizable. You know me, I am to please, so whether you make the pumpkin frittata with or without meat is really up to you. Keep it vegetarian, add in cheese or keep it dairy free. Either way, you’re gonna love that crispy fried herb and garlic topping. LIFE CHANGING! That’s my fake your way to feeling foodie gourmet tip. You’re welcome!

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Overhead view small cast iron skillet with pumpkin frittata, topped with fresh herbs and spinach.

Pumpkin Paleo Frittata with Fried Garlic and Herbs


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  • Author: Lindsay Cotter
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 5 1x
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This Pumpkin Paleo Frittata is a delicious, healthy recipe you can make for any meal of the day. Make it with or without your leftover holiday turkey! This paleo frittata recipe is also gluten free, grain free and low carb friendly.


Ingredients

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  • 3 sprigs rosemary and/or thyme
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • Oil to fry (I use avocado oil)
  • 1 cup chopped and peeled pumpkin or squash (quick on time? see notes)
  • 7 eggs
  • ¼ cup coconut milk or almond milk – for richer taste, use coconut cream (liquid)
  • Sea salt and pepper, to taste
  • Couple handfuls of spinach
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast for Paleo (feel free to omit if desired)
  • OPTIONAL: 1 cup of leftover roasted chicken or turkey (skinless, shredded)
  • OPTIONAL: Red pepper flakes, to garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat the oven to 400°F.
  2. Heat an 8-inch cast iron pan (or oven safe frying pan) to medium high heat. Add ¼ cup oil. Next, add your garlic and herbs. Let them fry on high for 15-30 seconds. Remove pan from heat and ladle the herbs from the pan and into a paper towel. Reserve 1 Tablespoon garlic oil in the pan and pour the rest into a small bowl.
  3. Whisk the eggs, cream, and ½ teaspoon sea salt and dash of black pepper together in a small bowl. Set aside.
  4. Next, add your chopped pumpkin or squash to the pan with the 1 Tablespoon of reserved garlic oil and cook on medium to medium high heat until softened, about 5 minutes.
  5. Add the spinach and let the leaves wilt, another 2-3 minutes or so on medium.
  6.  Spread the vegetables out evenly into the pan and then sprinkle the cheese on top. If you want add in a meat, do so here. For paleo version, skip the cheese or use nutritional yeast.
  7. Pour the egg and cream mixture over the vegetables. Tilt the pan to make sure the eggs are evenly distributed.  Allow the eggs to settle and cook for a minute. You will see the edges of the pan start to brown from the eggs.
  8. Add the fried herbs on top then place the pan in the oven for 20-22 minutes. The eggs might puff up while cooking, but they will settle once removed from the oven and cooled a minute.
  9. Garnish with red pepper flakes, any fresh herbs, and salt/pepper to taste.

Notes

  • If you’re short on time, you can sub the pumpkin for any other vegetable or even ¼ to 1//3 c pureed pumpkin, but you might need cook it longer due to the softer consistency.

ESTIMATED NUTRITION BELOW with added Cheese (non paleo)

  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 25
  • Category: breakfast
  • Method: oven
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size:
  • Calories: 192
  • Sugar: 1.1 g
  • Sodium: 366.9 mg
  • Fat: 14.3 g
  • Saturated Fat: 6 g
  • Carbohydrates: 4.7 g
  • Fiber: 0.6 g
  • Protein: 11.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 267.3 mg

Keywords: frittata, eggs, low carb, paleo, pumpkin, brunch, breakfast, healthy, gluten free, grain free

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The question remains. What’s better? Holiday meals or leftovers? I think you know my answer by now.

#NOLEFTOVERS behind

Cheers,

LC

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  1. Johnclair

    05/25/2019 at 1:09 AM

    Nice post

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    • Avatar photoLindsay Cotter

      05/25/2019 at 9:47 PM

      Thank ya!

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  2. [email protected]

    11/18/2018 at 9:03 PM

    I love leftovers.

    Also, you’ve done it again. Put a twist on pumpkin that would definitely make me want to try it.

    Reply
  3. Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table

    11/16/2018 at 2:32 PM

    I’ve been in San Francisco all week at a conference… eating conference and restaurant food. I’m salivating and this homemade deliciousness.

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  4. Jennifer Blake

    11/13/2018 at 12:46 PM

    I just love breakfast food at any time of the day. And using leftovers in this is a huge bonus!

    ★★★★★

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    • Avatar photoLindsay Cotter

      11/13/2018 at 9:29 PM

      Right? The best of both worlds

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  5. Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

    11/13/2018 at 8:30 AM

    LOVING all these flavors!

    Reply
  6. Liz

    11/12/2018 at 9:22 PM

    Such an amazing autumnal breakfast! So tasty!

    ★★★★★

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  7. Jennifer Reidy

    11/12/2018 at 5:56 PM

    Lindsay I am loving this! My fam will eat this right up Thanksgiving weekend! Looks wonderful ❤️

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  8. Matt Robinson

    11/12/2018 at 3:45 PM

    Using leftover turkey for this is such a great idea!

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  9. Katie

    11/12/2018 at 1:36 PM

    Gah! Your photo skills! Recipe looks delicious!

    ★★★★★

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    • Avatar photoLindsay Cotter

      11/12/2018 at 6:32 PM

      You’re too good to me

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  10. Aimee

    11/12/2018 at 11:01 AM

    A pumpkin frittata!?!? Oh my! Now, that sounds amazing and has to be what leftover Thanksgiving dreams are made of!

    Reply
  11. Liz S.

    11/12/2018 at 8:09 AM

    Yes! Love the creative Thanksgiving leftover recipe ideas, for sure. I stupidly never thought to use pumpkin (or even turkey) in an egg dish, so this is especially awesome.

    ★★★★★

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  12. Gaby Dalkin

    11/12/2018 at 7:30 AM

    This is a post-Thanksgiving brunch must!

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    • Avatar photoLindsay Cotter

      11/12/2018 at 12:18 PM

      right? Let’s make a date!

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