Spinach Frittata with Shiitake Bacon

Once I discovered the magical umami flavor of oven roasted shiitake mushrooms, I was hooked. I am always excited to incorporate their superpowers into a new dish. Frittatas make a wonderful breakfast with tofu and veggies. They are super healthy and keep your tummy happy until lunch, and the shiitake bacon just makes the whole dish feel special.

Vegan Spinach Frittata with Shiitake Bacon

Shittake Bacon Ingredients:

8 oz fresh shiitake mushrooms
3 tbsp olive oil
scant tsp salt

Shittake Bacon Directions:

Pre-heat your oven to 350 degrees. 

Wash and slice the mushrooms while removing any tough stems. Drizzle the mushroom with the olive oil and sprinkle with the salt. Toss to combine and spread on a baking sheet. Bake for 45-60 minutes, while stirring every ten minutes or so. This babysitting is worth it as they dry out, become crisp, and develop a deep satisfying flavor. They are done when many are crisping up; start tasting them after 40 minutes and take them out when you are happy with them. I like some crispy and some a bit chewy still.

Frittata Ingredients:

14 oz extra firm tofu, pressed and drained (press the tofu between two plates with a can of soup on top)

1 tbsp olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
4 cups chopped fresh spinach

1/4 cup garbanzo bean flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/3 cup nutritional yeast
1 tbsp soy sauce
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp basil
1/2 tsp marjoram
1/2 tsp oregano

Frittata Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Chop the onion and heat it over medium low heat in a pan with the oil. Add the spinach after the onions have started to caramelize. While those cook, put all the other ingredients into a blender and blend them well.

Add the blended mix to the pan with the spinach and mix. Pour the mixture into a pie pan that has been sprayed lightly with oil. Bake for 50 minutes, then let rest for a few minutes before serving with the shiitake bacon sprinkled on top.

For 8 servings. Nutritional information from caloriecount.about.com.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 130 g

Amount Per Serving

Calories  159 Calories from Fat  88

% Daily Value*

Total Fat  9.8g 15%

Saturated Fat  1.5g 8%

Trans Fat  0.0g

Cholesterol  0mg 0%

Sodium  351mg 15%

Potassium  410mg 12%

Total Carbohydrates  12.4g 4%

Dietary Fiber  4.1g 16%

Sugars  2.4g

Protein  9.1g

Vitamin A 28% • Vitamin C 9% Calcium 15% • Iron 17%

Nutrition Grade A

* Based on a 2000 calorie diet