Butternut Squash Frittata
- 4 cups cubed butternut squash (about 1 pound)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 7 large eggs
- 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 4 -ounce link fully cooked (not dried) chorizo or andouille sausage, diced
- 1 red or yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 bunches scallions, chopped
- 1 5 -ounce package baby arugula (about 8 cups)
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Position a rack in the upper third of the oven; preheat to 400 degrees F. Put the squash in a large microwave-safe bowl with 1/4 cup water; season with salt and pepper.
- Cover with plastic wrap and pierce a few times with a knife to vent; microwave until tender, 8 minutes.
- Drain and pat dry.
- Whisk the eggs and 1/4 cup water in another large bowl until frothy.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a medium nonstick ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chorizo and cook, stirring, until it just starts browning, 3 minutes.
- Add the squash, bell pepper and garlic.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until the pepper is tender and the squash starts browning, 5 minutes.
- Stir in the scallions and cook 1 minute.
- Transfer to the bowl with the eggs using a slotted spoon; stir.
- Wipe out the skillet.
- Coat the bottom with 2 tablespoons olive oil and heat over medium heat.
- Add the egg mixture and spread in an even layer.
- Cook until the edges are golden, 5 minutes.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake until just set in the center, 12 to 15 minutes.
- Toss the arugula with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and the lemon juice; season with salt and pepper.
- Loosen the edge of the frittata and unmold onto a plate; cut into wedges.
- Serve with the salad.
- Photograph by Charles Masters
butternut squash, kosher salt, eggs, extravirgin olive oil, andouille sausage, red, garlic, bunches scallions, baby arugula, lemon
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/butternut-squash-frittata.html (may not work)