3. Quinoa-Mushroom Frittata with Fresh Herbs
Why it’s so good for you: “This dish is rich in selenium, a mineral that is essential in thyroid health, so it’s important to mood and weight regulation and overall metabolism,” Dr. Ramsey says. “It also utilizes a lot of fresh herbs, which have been used as healing compounds since the early days of medicine.”
Serves: 6
3/4 cup uncooked quinoa (or 1 1/2 cups cooked)
6 large pasture-raised eggs
½ cup grated Parmesan
¼ cup chopped fresh basil
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh chives or tarragon
1 tsp. minced fresh thyme leaves
¼ tsp. freshly ground black pepper
4 scallions or garlic scapes, thinly sliced
1 cup sliced mushrooms such as maitake, shiitake, or chanterelle, brushed clean and sliced
Olive oil
¼ cup assorted pitted olives, pitted, whole, or chopped
- Cook quinoa according to package instructions. Let cool.
- In a large bowl, whisk eggs, then stir in quinoa, Parmesan, herbs, pepper, scallions or garlic scapes, and mushrooms. Coat a medium, ovenproof skillet with a thick layer of olive oil. Place over medium-high heat, add egg mixture, and sprinkle with olives. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes without stirring.
- Preheat broiler with rack in second position from top. Broil frittata until top is lightly browned and eggs have firmed up in center, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove frittata from oven and let it rest for 3 minutes. Loosen edges with a spatula and cut into 6 wedges. Serve immediately.
Per serving: 232 Calories; 13g Protein; 14g Carbohydrates; 14g Fat (6g Saturated); 295mg Cholesterol; 2g Fiber; 409mg Sodium
From Eat Complete: The 21 Nutrients That Fuel Brainpower, Boost Weight Loss, and Transform Your Health. Copyright © 2016. Excerpted with permission of Harper Wave, an imprint of Harper Collins Publishers.
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