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Recipe: Broccoli Sausage Frittata

A perfect weekend breakfast

recipe broccolli sausage frittata

With a few veggies and precooked chicken sausage, you can have this satisfying, savory frittata on the table in under 45 minutes — perfect for a weekend breakfast or brunch. Serve with diced avocado and fresh berries on the side.

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Ingredients

6 ounces broccoli florets
2 precooked, Italian-seasoned, organic,
Nitrate-free chicken or turkey sausage links
1 small leek
1 tablespoon clarified unsalted butter or ghee
8 large omega-3 eggs
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano or parsley leaves
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 avocado, peeled, pitted and diced

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Fill a 4 to 5 quart pot 3/4 full with water and bring to a boil. Add the broccoli florets and cook 2 minutes. Drain immediately and chop into small pieces. For faster prep time, this can be done ahead.
  2. Quarter the sausage links lengthwise and then chop crosswise into small pieces. Cut off the dark green tops and the root end off of the leek and use the white and light green parts. Split the leek lengthwise and thoroughly rinse under cold water to dislodge any sand or dirt. Chop the leek crosswise into thin slices.
  3. Melt the clarified butter in a 10-inch well-seasoned cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add the leeks to the pan and cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Add the sausage pieces and brown for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring with the leeks. Stir in the broccoli and spread the vegetables and sausage into an even layer.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs together until smooth, and then pour over the vegetables. Spread the eggs evenly over the vegetables with a spatula if needed. Sprinkle evenly with the oregano and pepper.
  5. Place the pan in the oven and bake until the frittata is set in the center and the top is a light golden brown, 14 to 16 minutes.
  6. Remove the frittata from the oven when fully cooked and cut into 4 wedges. Divide the wedges onto 4 plates, top each serving with a quarter of the avocado and serve immediately or at room temperature. Leftovers should be covered and refrigerated for up to 2 days. Reheat in a warm oven or enjoy at room temperature.

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Nutritional information (per serving)

Makes 4 servings.

Calories 340
Fat 25 g
Saturated fat 7 g
Cholesterol 495 mg
Fiber 5 g
Protein 24 g
Carbohydrate 13 g
Sodium 570 mg

—Recipe courtesy of Mark Hyman, MD

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