Kale can be used in many egg-based dishes (omelets, quiches, frittatas) where Swiss chard or spinach are called for. These three green vegetables are a powerhouse of nutrition.
ServingsServes 4
Ingredients
6 eggs
79 ml (⅓ cup) shredded Parmesan cheese, plus additional as needed
237 ml (1 cup) cooked kale (or Swiss chard or spinach), finely chopped and drained
118 ml (½ cup) finely chopped cooked potatoes (optional)
Salt and pepper, to taste
15 ml (1 tablespoon) olive oil
1 small onion finely chopped
Preparation
1. Beat the eggs in a bowl, stir in 79 ml (⅓ cup) of the cheese, greens and cooked potatoes (if desired). Season with salt and pepper.
2. In a 20 cm (8-inch) skillet heat the olive oil, lightly sauté the onion, then pour in the egg mixture. Swirl the pan with a spatula until the mixture is set. Lift the pan from side to side to let the uncooked egg run underneath.
3. When the eggs are almost set, put the pan under the broiler to cook the top for 1-3 minutes. Watch carefully! Sprinkle with additional Parmesan, cut into wedges and serve at once.
Joan Pratt, a retired teacher and apple grower, was one of the founders of Willow Pond Community Farm CSA in Brentwood, New Hampshire, USA in 2004. She continues to be an advocate for local and sustainable food production and land conservation and presently lives in Exeter, NH, where she grows about 90% of her own vegetables almost year-round in her back yard.