Green Monster Frittata

What do I do when the fridge is stocked with an over-abundance of vegetables? Throw ’em together in a pan, saute, and add eggs! That’s right, here’s another frittata recipe for you – I really can’t get enough of this simple yet versatile dish.

A bunch of green vegetables + healthful eggs + a bit of creamy cheese = perfect dinner entree or breakfast! The fiber combined with the protein and fats makes the ideal combination for a nutritious meal. Missing one of the vegetables? Sub in whatever you have!

Green Monster Frittata

Serves 6

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 10 Brussels sprouts, quartered
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 small zucchini, sliced and quartered
• 1/2 head broccoli or cauliflower, chopped
• 6-7 eggs
• 6 tbsp water
• 1/2 tbsp dried parsley
• 1/2 tbsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp crushed bay leaves
• 1 tsp each of sea salt and black pepper
• handful of freshly shredded melting cheese – I used extra sharp provolone
• 3 green onions, chopped

Preheat oven to 350.

Heat oil over medium heat in a large oven-safe frying pan. Saute all vegetables together. Cover with a lid and stir every now and then, for about 10-15 minutes.

In a large bowl, whisk eggs with water, herbs, salt and pepper.

Once vegetables are to your liking, spread them out evenly in the pan. Carefully pour the egg mixture on top. Cook on medium heat, uncovered, for 3 minutes.

Sprinkle cheese on top. Transfer the pan to the oven and bake for 12 minutes. Remove, sprinkle on the green onions, and let cool 5 minutes before slicing into 6 pieces. Serve hot, and enjoy!

Grapefruit Green Smoothie

The onset of spring and summer means many fantastic things for me. Spending Sundays on our speedboat, walking around outside just for the heck of it, sitting on the balcony with friends for dinner and a beer, and getting a slight tan to my otherwise glow-in-the-dark skin. But most importantly? It means fresh produce, in a variety of colors, flavors, sizes and types! I LOVE fresh summer fruits and veggies, and getting your recommended daily intake of 7-10 servings is made much easier with smoothies!

My blender gets the most use in the summer months for this exact reason. And green smoothies became my new obsession last summer, which I am happy to re-implement now. Don’t like to eat spinach? Smoothies are the perfect place to get a full serving’s worth, without even tasting, or chewing it. Raw spinach makes smoothies a gorgeous emerald color, too. Appetizing, right? Meh, who cares what it looks like, as long as it tastes great!

Plug in your blender, throw in some fresh, tasty, healthy ingredients, and slurp up!

Here’s an easy green smoothie – full of vitamin C, iron, healthy fats and natural sugars. It’s also vegan, so everyone can enjoy it. You can’t go wrong!

Chugging my smoothie after Zumba, and before a walk with my friend. It’s classier in a beer glass, don’t you think? 🙂

Grapefruit Green Smoothie

Serves 1 hungry person, or share with a friend if you’re nice (I was not nice, and gulped down the entire smoothie on my own between workouts!)

• 1 C cold water
• 1/2 raw avocado
• 1 grapefruit, peeled and de-seeded
• 1 tbsp agave (or honey if you’re not a strict vegan)
• 1-2 cups raw spinach, rinsed clean
• 4-5 ice cubes for thickness

In your blender, add all ingredients, in the order they’re listed. This will make blending it easier, and you’ll be less likely to make the engine start smoking! Tip: I peeled the grapefruit OVER the blender, to catch all juices.

Blend until completely smooth. Add more ice as desired. Taste, and add more sweetener if needed. Some grapefruits can be sweeter than others, so this really depends on the one you picked.

Pour into a glass or two, and drink!

Variations are endless. Replace water with non-dairy milk or yogurt for added protein and creaminess. Substitute a frozen banana for the ice, for creaminess and sweetness, and a potassium boost. Use a large orange in place of the grapefruit. Mix spinach and kale, if you have it on hand. Really, you can take this any direction you like. Just remember to keep it healthy with real, fresh produce!

What do you put in your green smoothies? I’m always looking for new flavors!

My friend took me to a park that at the top, overlooks all of Milwaukee. So beautiful!