WHAT’S IN IT

6 eggs
1 red bell pepper - diced
1 cup Kale or spinach – whole or slivered
8 mushrooms - sliced
4 stalks asparagus - trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
1 avocado
1 medium onion – thinly sliced or minced
Parsley and/or your favorite herbs - chopped
1 inch piece Turmeric root, sliced
2 green onions (or chives) - sliced
Sea salt and black pepper to taste
Optional: ¼ - ½ cup parmesan or pecorino shavings, feta crumbles or vegan cheese
Note: Veggies are suggestions; use any combination of veggies you have in the fridge!

HOW TO MAKE IT

Beat eggs in medium sized bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Heat 10 - 12 inch sauté pan over medium heat. Add 2 T of avocado oil.
Add onions. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes.
Add red peppers and asparagus. Cook for 1 minute.
Add mushrooms, turmeric and kale. Mix together and cook for 3 - 4 minutes.
Beat eggs to mix, then pour into pan of veggies, tilting to spread the egg until it covers the bottom of the pan. Sprinkle with parsley and/or any other herbs you like. Let sit for a few minutes until the egg sets. Sprinkle chopped avocado and vegan cheese (optional) over frittata, cover and let sit on low until the egg is fully cooked – about four minutes. You can also put it under the broiler for a few minutes until cooked. Top with chopped green onions or chives. Cut into 4 – 6 slices and serve warm or at room temperature.

WHY IT'S HEALTHY

Red Peppers have a high concentration of antioxidants, including lute in which keep eyes healthy. Just one pepper provideS twice the daily recommended amount of vitamin C and ¾ the daily recommended amount of vitamin A. Kale is a powerful anti-inflammatory and a natural detoxifier. It helps remove and eliminate toxins from your body. Parsley is also a great detoxifier and full of nutrition, including B vitamins such as folic acid, traces of B12 coenzymes, and vitamins A, C, and K. It’s highly remineralizing, especially for those low in trace minerals; parsley provides magnesium, sulfur, iron, zinc, manganese, molybdenum, chromium, selenium, iodine, and calcium. Mushrooms are packed with fiber, help reduce LDL cholesterol, and lower blood sugars. They’re a great source of Vitamin A providing 97% of your daily needs, and are also a great source of plant based iron. Asparagus is a nutrient-dense food that is high in folic acid and is also a good source of potassium, fiber, vitamin B6, vitamins A and C, and thiamine. Avocados contain about 20 vitamins and minerals, improve digestive health and promote healthy skin, hair and eyes. Onions are the richest food source of quercetin, which is a potent antioxidant that has been shown to lower cholesterol, blood pressure, and triglycerides. They are also high in vitamin C, folate, biotin and calcium. Turmeric is a powerful anti-inflammatory. Enjoy!

ENJOY!