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Chorizo Butternut Squash Frittata by Emma Eats & Explores - SCD, Paleo, Grain-Free, Gluten-Free, Sugar-Free & Low Carb

Chorizo & Butternut Squash Frittata

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Breakfast, Main Dish
Cuisine Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Low Carb, Paleo, Refined Sugar-Free, SCD
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 butternut squash
  • 1 onion
  • 2 tsps olive oil
  • 100 g cooking chorizo
  • 8 eggs
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 50 g yoghurt plain, natural or greek
  • pinch fresh thyme
  • salt & pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 200C (390F).
  • Peel, dice and toss the butternut squash in the olive oil and seasoning.
  • Roast for about 30 mins in the oven until caramelised and tender.
  • Chop and fry the onion and chorizo for about 5 mins on a low heat. Remove from the pan, leaving the oil behind.
  • Crack the eggs into a separate bowl, add the yoghurt, smoked paprika, plenty of salt and pepper and whisk well to combine.
  • Heat the chorizo oil back up in the frying pan and pour the egg mixture into the pan. Meanwhile, preheat the grill.
  • Sprinkle in half of the cooked chorizo, onion, butternut squash and thyme, cook for about 5 mins and then sprinkle in the other half.
  • Place the entire pan under the grill to cook and brown the top of the frittata (about 3-4 mins)
  • When it is set all the way through it is ready to serve.