Healthy Spinach Frittata*
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 drop basil essential oil
1 drop oregano essential oil
1 bunch green onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
10-oz bag spinach
6 eggs
salt
pepper
1/3 c plain yogurt
4 oz feta cheese, crumbled
In a sauté pan, mix olive, basil, and oregano oils. Add green onions and garlic, and sauté on medium heat until tender. Add spinach in small bunches until wilted and heated through. Set aside. Whisk eggs, salt, and pepper together. Add yogurt to egg mixture and mix thoroughly. Drain spinach and place in a nonstick cake or pie pan. Pour egg mixture over the spinach and gently mix. Add feta and bake in a 350o F oven for 20 minutes, or until firm. Let cool slightly, slice and serve with fresh cut tomatoes. Makes 8 slices.
Why use herbal essential oils? The essential oil carries the pure chemical properties of the plant - you're getting the pure essentials. And, if kept properly, essential oils do not deteriorate like processed, dehydrated or even fresh herbs.
Note: Recipe can be made in an ovenproof frying pan.
* From Essential Lifestyle Vol. 3 No.
