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Squash Frittata

Squash abounds in the autumn and winter months, making this recipe an ideal addition to your holiday breakfast menu.

Yield:

8 Servings

Difficulty:

Advanced

Total Time:

1 Hour 17 minutes

Size:

2.0 Litre Container

Squash abounds in the autumn and winter months, making this recipe an ideal addition to your holiday breakfast menu.

INGREDIENTS

8 large eggs
⅔ cup (160 ml) whole milk
4 Tablespoons (60 ml) olive oil, optional
1¼ cup (200 g) medium onion, peeled, diced
1 cup (150 g) green bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, diced
6 sprigs parsley
3½ ounce (100 g) Manchego cheese
1 pinch paprika
1 butternut squash, peeled, seeded, roasted
salt and pepper, to taste

DIRECTIONS

1. Place eggs, milk, oil, onion, pepper, parsley, cheese and paprika into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
2. Select Variable 8.
3. Turn machine on and off to pulse 8 to 10 times to chop the vegetables and cheese.
4. Place the squash into a square baking pan.
5. Pour the egg mixture over top. Mix gently to incorporate. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Bake at 175°F (80°C) for 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Nutrition Information

Serving Size 1 serving
Amount Per Servings
Calories 240
Total Fat 18 g
Saturated Fat 6 g
Cholesterol 195 mg
Sodium 190 mg
Total Carbohydrate 10 g
Dietary Fibre 2 g
Sugars 4 g
Protein 11 g