This vitamin-rich ‘cake’ can be savoured for all meals of the day, says ITV Doctor Amir Khan

Who says cake is only for dessert, it can easily double as a complete meal as long as it’s made with the right ingredients.
We are all looking for simple and delicious meals that pack a powerful nutrition punch and keep us full for hours. What if there is one quick recipe that can cater to your hunger pangs as well as taste buds. ITV’s resident doctor Amir Khan recently shared a nutritious ‘cake’ recipe that can be easily prepared and relished for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Dr Khan calls this vitamin-rich dish a “great all rounder” and “super easy to make.”
Dr Khan calls it a ‘cake’, but it’s not what you thought it would taste like, as it is savoury and delicious.
It has the same shape as a cake and is cut into slices. Dr Khan refers the dish as his “cake frittata“. With the right combination of protein, vitamins, fibre, minerals, carbs, it would fill you up to the brim, keeping unhealthy cravings at bay. For people fasting for Ramadan, this could be an amazing option for sehri in the morning.
“Now, this is what I call an all-rounder. You can have it for breakfast, you can have it for lunch, you can have it for dinner. It hits the spot every single time. It has got potatoes in it, it’s got eggs in it, it’s got loads of veg and cheese as well, honestly,” Dr Amir Khan said on Instagram.

Healthy mix of ingredients

Describing what goes into it, the expert shares the balance mix of ingredients that makes this cake super-special. “It will fill you up because it’s got protein, healthy fats, carbohydrates in there, and all the antioxidants and vitamins and minerals from those vegetables. It’ll keep you full for so long that you won’t even realise you’re fasting.”
“Anyway, if you’re not fasting, it’s just good to have because it’s healthy as well. It’s so delicious. It’s like a frittata cake. Look at it. I couldn’t actually get it out of the tin.
“It took me ages, but I managed to. And look how beautiful it is. It’s so delicious. And slicing it up is like having a dessert because it’s like a cake. Anyway, yum,” he continued.

How to make ‘Frittata’

Heat your oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Line a 30cm cake tin with baking paper
Now boil around 8-9 good sized potatoes until soft. Place them in your cake tin and mash them down and up the edges using a glass and then a spoon as shown here.
Now add your veg. I used fresh spinach, onions, peppers, vegan Parmesan (feta would be nice too) chillis.
Mix 6-7 eggs with tsp turmeric, half tsp cumin seeds, half tsp coriander seeds and a pinch of salt. Whisk.
Add to your cake tin.
Place in the oven for 40 minutes and enjoy!

Nutrition breakdown

The vitamin powerhouse

The savoury cake has spinach which is one of the best veggies you can ever include in your meals. It is rich in antioxidants called phytoecdysteroids, lutein and zeaxanthin that keep blood sugar levels stable, and also helps protect your eyes from sun damage and age-related eye diseases.
Red onions have an antioxidant called anthocyanins, which protects against chronic diseases like cancer and heart disease.

Rich in protein

Eggs are a source of good-quality proteins with all the nine essential amino acids and can help you feel full for longer.

Anti-inflammatory

Turmeric has anti-inflammatory, anticancer, antidiabetic, antidiarrheal, antimicrobial, antiviral, and antioxidant properties.

The right amount of carbs

Carbohydrates are an important part of a balanced meal and potatoes can help provide just the right amount of necessary energy, fibre, vitamins and minerals.