Asparagus Frittata
Bursting with flavour, this classic Italian asparagus frittata is the perfect spring recipe for a quick delicious meal!
Serving: 4
Calories: 203kcal
Ingredients
- 300 g green asparagus, chopped into 1-inch chunks
- 2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ yellow onion, minced (optional)
- 6 large free-range eggs
- 1 tablespoon ricotta cheese
- 4 tablespoon Parmesan cheese, grated (optional)
- sea salt and freshly-cracked black pepper
- 1 teaspoon chives, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180ºC/360°F/gas 4.
- Blanch the chopped asparagus in a pot of boiling water for 2 minutes. Drain and pat them dry.
- Heat the extra-virgin olive oil in an oven-friendly skillet over medium-low heat, add the onion (if using) and asparagus and saute for 5 minutes, until slightly softened.
- In the meantime, beat the eggs with the Parmesan and ricotta cheese in a large bowl, then season with a generous pinch of sea salt and freshly-cracked black pepper.
- Distribute the asparagus so that they cover the bottom of the skillet evenly. Pour the egg mixture over the vegetables, cover with a lid and cook over low-medium heat for 5 minutes. When the frittata is easily pulled off from the bottom but the surface is still jiggly, it is ready to go in the oven.
- Remove the lid, and sprinkle 1 extra tabslepoon of Parmesan on top and chives if you like. Transfer the skillet in the oven under the grill for 5 minutes or until golden and cooked through. Cut into wedges and serve.
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Notes
COOKING TIP
- You must use a 9-inch or a 10-inch oven-safe skillet to make this frittata. If you do not have an oven-safe skillet, saute the asparagus, then transfer the veggies to a 9 or 10-inch cake pan or baking dish, pour the egg mixture over the vegetables and bake. You may need to add 5-10 minutes to bake time.
- Frittatas can be served warm, cold, or at room temperature. They are safe to leave for max 2 hours at room temperature.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the refrigerator.
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Nutrition
Calories: 203kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 251mg | Sodium: 179mg | Potassium: 272mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 990IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 125mg | Iron: 3mg
The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.