Lambsquarters Frittata
A Lambsquarters Frittata is a savory, open-faced Italian-style omelette featuring foraged lambsquarters greens, eggs, and often cheese or onions. It's a rustic dish that transforms a common wild edible into a hearty meal. The frittata is typically cooked slowly on the stovetop and finished under a broiler.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in protein from the eggs and low in carbohydrates. It provides significant amounts of vitamins A, C, and K, as well as iron and calcium from the nutrient-dense lambsquarters greens. A typical serving contains approximately 250-300 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 270 kcal |
| Protein | 18 g |
| Carbs | 6 g |
| Fat | 20 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 450 mg |
| Vitamin K | 350 mcg |
| Vitamin A | 4500 IU |
| Vitamin C | 35 mg |
| Iron | 4 mg |
| Calcium | 220 mg |
| Potassium | 400 mg |
| Folate | 80 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.2 mcg |
Per 1 wedge (about 150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Lambsquarters (Chenopodium album) is a highly nutritious wild plant often considered a weed, but it's been foraged and eaten for centuries across Europe and North America. Using it in a frittata is a classic way to incorporate this free, superfood green into a familiar, comforting format.
