Sausage and Sweet Potato Frittata

 

Ingredients

Serves Four

2tbsp olive oil
450/455g pork sausages (or sausages of your choice)
1 sweet potato (about 225g/8oz) peeled and thinly sliced
1 red onion, thinly sliced
50g baby spinach leaves, roughly sliced
8 large eggs
1tbsp snipped chives, plus extra to garnish
green salad, to serve

Method

1. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large nonstick frying pan with a heatproof handle. Add the sausages (no need to prick them) and fry over a medium heat for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally until evenly browned. Remove, drain on kitchen paper and allow to cool slightly before cutting each one into 5 diagonal slices.
2. Wipe out the pan, then pour in the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil and heat up. Tip in the the sweet potato and red onion and stir fry for 10-12 minutes until softened and turning golden. Stir in the spinach for a few seconds (just enough to wilt) then return the sausages to the pan. Preheat the grill to high.
3. Beat the eggs, season, pour them into the pan, then scatter over with the snipped chives. Cook over a medium heat for about 5 minutes, or until the edges begin to set. Place the pan under the grill for a few more minutes until the top begins to puff up and is lightly browned. Scatter over the remaining snipped chives, and serve with a green salad.

This frittata is good served cold as well as warm.

From idea seen here

Sweet potatoes are an excellent source of vitamin A (in the form of beta-carotene). They are also a very good source of vitamin C, manganese, copper, pantothenic acid and vitamin B6. Additionally, they are a good source of potassium, dietary fibre, niacin, vitamin B1, vitamin B2 and phosphorus.

The carbohydrate content in sweet potatoes, (and white potatoes), will result in a blood sugar impact in any serving size and many diabetics choose not to eat them. However, sweet potatoes are naturally more nutrient-dense; so if you do choose to eat them they could be the better option between the two!

~ enjoy your January days ~

Dear reader, you will find a variety of articles and recipe ideas within this blog, and not all may be suitable for you. If you may have any food allergies, or underlying health issues please take these into account. If you are a diabetic and not sure how certain foods may affect your blood sugars, test is best, i.e. use your meter. If you have any concerns about your health, it is always advisable to consult your doctor or health care team.

All the best Jan