One Skillet Sausage and Tomato Frittata (Gluten-free, Dairy-free)

Sausage & Tomato Frittata 

(gluten-free and dairy-free)

Last week, a dear friend surprised me with a gift of cookbook featuring gluten-free and dairy-free recipes.   Thanks again, Kathy!  When my original Mother's Day brunch plans in San Francisco fell through due to me and my toddler becoming sick, my husband, Rob, was nice enough to make this wonderful sausage and tomato frittata from my new cookbook.  It was absolutely delicious, especially with a healthy sprinkle of salt and pepper on top.   Rob topped his frittata with some spicy salsa.  We enjoyed it with a side of fresh melon salad and some bubbly.   It's flexible enough to make for breakfast, lunch, brunch, or dinner.  Hope you like it as much as we did!

 I LOVE a one-skillet meal.

Ingredients
4 gluten-free sausages (I prefer pork but you can also use turkey or a veggie substitute)
Sunflower oil
4 boiled potatoes (cooled and diced)
8 cherry tomatoes
4 eggs (beaten)
Salt & pepper

Instructions

• Preheat the broiler to medium-high.  Arrange the sausages on a foil-lined broiler pan and cook under the preheated broiler, turning occasionally, for 12-15 minutes, or until cooked through and golden brown.  Let cool slightly, then slice into bite-size pieces.
• Meanwhile, heat a little oil in a medium (10-inch) heavy skillet with an ovenproof handle over medium heat.  Add the potatoes and cook until golden brown and crisp all over, then add the tomatoes and cook for an additional 2 minutes.  Arrange the sausages in the skillet so that there is an even distribution of potatoes, tomatoes, and sausages.
• Add a little more oil to the skillet if it seems dry.  Season the beaten eggs to taste with salt and pepper and pour the mixture over the ingredients in the skillet.  Cook for 3 minutes, without stirring or disturbing the eggs.  Place the skillet under the preheated broiler for 3 minutes,  or until the top is just cooked.  Cut into wedges to serve.

Mother's Day brunch is served.  

Thanks for cooking (and for the flowers), Robert!

Recipe courtesy of Gluten, Wheat, & Dairy Free, Parragon Books Ltd., UK.

Product Review: Amy's Tofu Scramble

One of the things I'm most excited about sharing on The G-Free Chef are product reviews. The market for gluten-free and dairy-free foods is growing all of the time and, happily, the offerings at local supermarkets and specialty stores are also expanding. However, not all gluten-free food is made equally delicious or healthy.

Today, I sampled Amy's Tofu Scramble for lunch. I found it near other vegan and organic foods in a freezer in the vegetable section of Nob Hill Supermarket.

Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegan

It's true that you shouldn't always judge a book by its cover, but appearance DOES matter. While the photo on the box looks inviting, did the real deal hold up?

Amy's Tofu Scramble after 4 minutes in my microwave

Overall, I thought Amy's Tofu Scramble looked pretty appealing on my plate (especially for frozen food) and tasted quite good, as well. It consists of a tofu scramble featuring spinach, mushrooms, and carrots, a side of hash browns, and some sliced tomatoes.

The tomatoes looked and tasted mushy, but when I mixed them with the scramble, they added flavor and texture that worked well. The tofu scramble itself had a nice firm texture, and was flavorful without being spicy.

As I was eating it, I was contemplating whether or not dairy/gluten-intolerant kids would go for this as a breakfast alternative. The taste is a bit sophisticated, which I appreciate, without being overdone. I suspect some kids actually would like this a lot.

And, who doesn't like hash browns? Like the tomatoes, the hash browns were a bit soft, but they probably would have been crispier had I followed the oven directions. I was short on time and wanted to test the microwave version, since that's usually all I have time for. Although the hash brown's texture was more like a potato mash, when they were done I wanted more.

Would I buy this frozen meal again? Definitely. I felt like I was eating real food, with real flavor, for very little effort. Thanks, Amy's!

Amy's Tofu Scramble at a Glance

Pros: Good-sized portion, flavorful taste, firm texture of tofu, healthy/organic, kid-friendly

Cons: Could be crispier

Compliant For: Vegans, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free

Contains: Soy

Calories: 320

Price: $5.69 (in my local CA supermarket)

G-Free Chef Recommended: Yes