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    Jul 23, 2017 · Modified: Mar 9, 2023 by Chelsea · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads

    Plantain, Bacon, & Chive Frittata

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    Refresh your breakfast routine with a hearty paleo Plantain, Bacon, & Chive Frittata!

    YES—plantains make a return to the blog. What better way to take your breakfast to the next level?

    Finding new ways to incorporate plantains into breakfast foods has been on my radar for a while. I've been brainstorming, typing up recipe ideas, and testing for months. The internet is full of plantain waffle and pancake recipes, so I thought I'd try something a little different (I hardly make waffles or pancakes anyway).

    Honestly, I've hit on something here. Sweet yellow plantains pair so well with the savory flavors of crunchy bacon and garlicky chives! Eggs are pretty neutral, so they act as a vehicle and extra protein source for an all-around spectacular breakfast.

    Paleo Plantain, Bacon, & Chive Frittata | DoYouEvenPaleo.net

    I've had this recipe ready to go for a while, but I hesitated to post it. Life took a left turn when my precious cat Loki passed away this last week. He was my companion for over 13 years, and he took his last breath in my arms. I'm feeling much better, but letting him go has been difficult. Somehow, posting a recipe without addressing that just didn't feel right. Loki would sit on a stool by our kitchen island and watch me cook. He would plant himself right under me as I took pictures of recipes. Sometimes he'd try to sneak a bite. Saying goodbye to Loki has been very hard, but I'll cherish these memories forever.

    Okay. I didn't mean to push this post into a sad place. This isn't a sad recipe! Like I said, this has been hard but I'm feeling more normal.

    Paleo Plantain, Bacon, & Chive Frittata | DoYouEvenPaleo.net

    The first frittata recipe I ever posted is still one of the most popular recipes on DYEP. Eventually, I'll have to retake pictures of that one. But for now, I had more fun creating a whole new frittata recipe with some of my current favorites - plantains, bacon, and chives. I bought I thriving chive plant at the first farmer's market of the season (in Fargo, the market doesn't get going until July), and now I throw chives on just about everything!

    Paleo Plantain, Bacon, & Chive Frittata | DoYouEvenPaleo.net

    One last thing I should mention before we get to the recipe. The mug you see in these pics says "I like his beard"—it has a companion that says "I like her butt." Perfect for the man spouse and I!

    Plantain, Bacon, & Chive Frittata

    Paleo Plantain, Bacon, & Chive Frittata | DoYouEvenPaleo.net

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    Paleo Plantain, Bacon, & Chive Frittata | DoYouEvenPaleo.net

    Plantain, Bacon, and Chive Frittata

    • Author: Chelsea at Do You Even Paleo
    • Prep Time: 20 minutes
    • Cook Time: 15 minutes
    • Total Time: 35 minutes
    • Yield: 4 servings 1x
    • Category: Breakfast
    • Method: baked
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    Ingredients

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    • 8 ounces uncured bacon
    • 1 large ripe (yellow) plantain, peeled and sliced into long thin strips
    • 12 eggs
    • ¼ cup thinly sliced chives
    • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
    • ⅛ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

    Instructions

    1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
    2. Heat a large (10 to 12 inch) cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Chop the bacon into 1-inch pieces. Add to the skillet and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the bacon is crispy. Transfer the bacon to a plate. Pour out about half of the bacon fat, reserving 2-3 tablespoons.
    3. While the bacon is cooking, crack the eggs into a large bowl and beat with a wire whisk or a fork. Add the chives, sea salt, and black pepper.
    4. Lay plantain strips in the cast iron and fry for about 2 minutes in the reserved bacon fat. Flip the plantain strips and immediately sprinkle the bacon into the pan, followed by the beaten egg mixture. Transfer to the oven and bake for 15-18 minutes until the eggs are cooked through.

    Notes

    For an extra-fluffy frittata, beat the eggs until frothy just before adding to the pan, while the plantain strips are frying. This adds extra oxygen to the egg mixture that doesn’t have time to escape before you pour it in and cook.


    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: ¼ frittata

    Keywords: Plantain bacon chive frittata

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    Refresh your breakfast routine with this simple, hearty paleo Plantain, Bacon, & Chive Frittata! Just 4 main ingredients but loaded with flavor. | DoYouEvenPaleo.net

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