Spinach and Turkey Frittata

I know how good eggs are for you, they just don't fancy my tastebuds. The only way I can have them is when something else is served with them/mixed in them. I can do eggs with avocado which is YUM, omelets, and frittatas. I had kind of forgotten how deliciously easy frittatas are. They are an easy way to hide veggies, and for me, a way to hide eggs within veggies :) .  

What is wonderful about this recipe is you can add in any veggies you want. This is a great breakfast recipe, or a breakfast for dinner option. If you are a vegetarian, no problem! Just leave out the ground turkey. However, you will need to add olive oil to your pan before you sauté your veggies.

While I was cooking, Hubs came in from the garden and said, "Hey, can we toss a jalapeño in there?" Brilliant that one is.  You are welcome to leave the jalapeño out, but it adds the certain amount of spice and flavor.

Lets get to the frittata. Printable recipe here!!

Spinach and Turkey Frittata
GF/DF

Ingredients:

1/2 white onion

1 bell pepper (I went with orange)

1 pound lean ground turkey

2 cloves garlic

1 jalapeño 

6 eggs

1/4 t paprika

1/2 t celery salt

1/4 t freshly ground black pepper

4 cups fresh spinach

What to do:

Preheat your oven to 450°.

Finely dice your onion.

Finely dice your bell pepper.

Mince your garlic. 

Remove the seeds and stem from the jalapeño and then finely dice.

Add your ground turkey into a large, oven proof skillet. I prefer to use cast iron.

Using a wooden spoon, break up the meat and cook until almost 3/4 completely cooked.

While your meat is cooking, add eggs into a medium bowl. 

Scramble well and then add in the paprika, celery salt, and black pepper. 

Stir it all together.

Once your meat is cooked, add your onions, peppers, and garlic into the skillet and stir.

Cook until the onions are slightly translucent and the meat is fully cooked. 

Add in your spinach and allow to wilt. This will take less than a minute. Stir everything together.

Add in your egg mixture and spread evenly over your meat and veggies. 

Allow the mixture to cook on the stove top just until the try edges are set and become white. 

Carefully transfer your skillet to the preheated oven. REMEMBER THE SKILLET IS HOT!!

Allow the frittata to bake until the eggs are completely set, about 30 minutes. 

Remove from the oven and enjoy!! If you want, you can always add a little salsa on top. 

Thanks Y'all!

- Wise Wife 

Blueberry Muffin Cake

I have a real thing for blueberries. They are full of antioxidants, taste wonderful, and can be used in so many different ways. Over the weekend, I decided to create a blubbery muffin cake. We did not have a single thing planned for our weekend and that rarely happens. Hubs got up early Saturday morning to go "listen for turkeys." Yes, it is about that time of year; hunting widow here I come. Anyway, I wanted to have a little something for him when he woke up from his morning nap.

I always have frozen blueberries on hand as I pop them in my morning smoothies often. The rest of the ingredients in this recipe I also usually keep on hand so this was a super easy recipe. You can make this recipe in any pan you desire. If you have a pretty bundt pan, by all means use that. I decided to keep it simple and use 9 inch round baking pans and created my cake into a pie style.

Blueberry Muffin Cake
gluten free, dairy free, egg free

Ingredients:

2 cups GF flour 

1 t xanthan gum

1/2 T unsweetened coco powder 

2 t baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 cup butter substitute 

1 cup sugar

1/2 cup unsweetend applesauce 

1/2 cup DF milk

1 t vanilla extract

2 cups frozen, unsweeteend blueberries (one 10 oz bag)

Preheat oven to 375°.

In a large bowl, add in your flour, xanthan gum, coco powder, baking powder, and salt.

If you have a stand mixture, this is the time to use it. If you don't have one, no worries. Hand mixer will work just perfectly for this recipe. Cream together your butter substitute and sugar. 

Add your flour mixture into the butter mixture and mix for just about 20 seconds.

Add your applesauce, milk, and vanilla into the butter mixture. Mix on low for about a minute.

Fold in your frozen blueberries.

I used one nine inch pan, but you can use whatever pan you choose.

Bake your pie for 20-25 minutes, depending on what pan you use. You know it is done if you insert a toothpick in the middle and it comes out clean.

Enjoy!

Helpful hint: this recipe is so delicious, you could even add a scoop of your favorite ice-cream and eat it for dessert!

Thanks Y'all!

-Wise Wife 

Morning Smoothies!!

A few months ago I got a Vitamix blender and have really enjoyed it! I have started making smoothies in the morning and absolutely love them. They are so easy and a super healthy way to start your day. Now, you don't need a vitamix to make smoothies, but your opportunities are endless when you do use a high power blender. My Vitamix will make anything from salsa to hot soup! Yes, HOT SOUP! I will have to share with you some of the wonderful things I have made in my vitamix at a later date, but today I am going to share a super simple smoothie recipe that I make several times a week. 

In this recipe I use frozen berries. I go for the all organic PURE berries. Check your ingredients to make sure there are no preservatives or additives. :) 

I am headed on vacation for a few days, so there will be a slight hiatus from blog posts. So SORRY, but I will be back to share some wonderful things!

Mixed Berry Smoothie

GF, DF

Ingredients:

1 cup frozen mixed berries 

3/4 cup fresh spinach

3/4 cup apple juice

1 spoonful GF almond butter

What to do:

Add all ingredients into high power blender.

Blend until smooth.

Yup That's it!! Now enjoy!!

I like to enjoy mine while I am blogging and watching the Today Show!

Another thing I love about my Vitamix, it pretty much cleans itself. I just add a lithe soap and water and turn it to the "cleaning" setting and let it run. Just rinse and it is clean! 

Hope you enjoy this SUPER easy recipe. I will show you some other variations in the future. Happy Tuesday!!

Thanks Y'all!

-Wise Wife