Low-Carb Butternut Squash & Sausage Frittata
This low-carb butternut squash & sausage frittata, made with eggs, crumbled sausage, and tender butternut squash is the perfect way to start your day.
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Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 377kcal
Equipment
- Oven-proof pan
Ingredients
- 6 ounces ground sausage
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/4 cup onions chopped
- 1 cup butternut squash cubed
- 6 large eggs lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup heavy cream or half and half
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375° F (190C).
- In an oven-proof pan over medium-high heat, add the sausage and cook, breaking up with a spatula, until browned, about 8 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside.
- Add the butter to the pan. When melted, add the onions and butternut squash. Saute, tossing occasionally, until the butternut squash is soft, about 8 minutes.
- Add the sausage back to the pan.
- In a bowl, beat the eggs together with the cream, salt and pepper. Pour the eggs over the vegetables in the pan and cook until the edges are set, about 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top. Transfer the pan to the oven and cook for 7 minutes, or until the center of the eggs are set.
- Garnish with fresh parsley.
Nutrition
Calories: 377kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 315mg | Sodium: 776mg | Potassium: 361mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 4557IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 171mg | Iron: 2mg
The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.