Butternut Squash and Kale Kanoodles
Two fall favorites, the sweet butternut flavors complement the slightly bitter kale greens. Together, they provide a knockout punch of vitamins and minerals in a quick and easy dinner combo.
These little breakfast treats are a great way to incorporate some veggies into your morning meal. Plus, they can be made ahead and frozen for breakfast-on-the-go days.
Ingredients
SERVINGS: 4 Serving(s)
- 1 pound kale (about 2 cups), divided
- ½ red pepper, diced
- ½ onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, divided
- 8 eggs
- ⅓ cup half-and-half
- ¼ cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking oil spray
Preparation
Preheat oven to 400°F. Prepare a 12-muffin tin and baking pan with cooking oil spray. Remove the ribs from the kale and shred.
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a pan on medium heat. Add pepper and onion and cook for about 3 minutes. Add half the kale, ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder, salt and pepper and cook for another 3 minutes. Then remove from the heat and allow to cool.
Lightly beat eggs and cream in a large bowl. Add cheese if desired. Stir in cooked kale mixture. Scoop eggs and kale into muffin cups and cook for 15–20 minutes, until the centers of each egg bite are firm.
While the eggs are cooking, scatter the remaining kale on the prepared baking pan. Drizzle the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over the kale and, using your hands, toss the kale until it is well coated with oil. Season with salt, pepper and 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder.
When the eggs are done, broil the kale for about 2 minutes on high. Quickly toss the kale with tongs and return to the broiler for about 1 minute. The kale will be cooked with some bits crispier than others. Watch carefully as the kale tends to brown then burn quickly.
Serve broiled kale with a trio of egg bites.
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