Best 16 Baked Asparagus And Cheese Frittata Recipes

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Baked asparagus and cheese frittata is a delectable dish that combines the vibrant flavors of fresh asparagus and creamy cheese, enveloped in a golden-brown crust. Not only is it a culinary delight, but it also offers a simple yet elegant meal option that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. With its vibrant colors and contrasting textures, this dish is sure to impress guests and bring joy to the dinner table. So, let's embark on a culinary journey as we explore the art of creating the perfect baked asparagus and cheese frittata.

Here are our top 16 tried and tested recipes!

BAKED ASPARAGUS & CHEESE FRITTATA



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Perfect for a spring brunch or light supper, this Italian omelet is baked so it is easy to serve to a group.

Provided by EatingWell Test Kitchen

Categories     Low-Carb Casserole Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons fine dry breadcrumbs
1 pound thin asparagus
1 ½ teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 onions, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon salt, divided
½ cup water
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
4 large eggs
2 large egg whites
1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
½ cup shredded Gruyère cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Coat a 10-inch pie pan or ceramic quiche dish with cooking spray. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs, tapping out the excess.
  • Snap tough ends off asparagus. Slice off the top 2 inches of the tips and reserve. Cut the stalks into 1/2-inch-long slices.
  • Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions, bell pepper, garlic and 1/4 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring, until softened, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Add water and the asparagus stalks to the skillet. Cook, stirring, until the asparagus is tender and the liquid has evaporated, about 7 minutes (the mixture should be very dry). Season with salt and pepper. Arrange the vegetables in an even layer in the prepared pan.
  • Whisk eggs and egg whites in a large bowl. Add ricotta, parsley, the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper; whisk to blend. Pour the egg mixture over the vegetables, gently shaking the pan to distribute. Scatter the reserved asparagus tips over the top and sprinkle with Gruyere.
  • Bake the frittata until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, about 35 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.4 calories, Carbohydrate 9.8 g, Cholesterol 146.7 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 14.5 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 380.8 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

ASPARAGUS AND JACK CHEESE FRITTATA



Asparagus and Jack Cheese Frittata image

Provided by Aida Mollenkamp

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 large eggs
1/2 cup shredded jack cheese
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 pound asparagus, trimmed, cut on diagonal into 1/4-inch pieces (about 3 cups)
3 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Serving suggestion: basic green salad

Steps:

  • Heat the broiler to high and arrange rack in upper third.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, cheese, salt, and freshly ground black pepper until thoroughly combined.
  • In a large ovenproof frying pan, heat the oil and the butter over medium-high heat. When it foams, add asparagus, season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Stir in the cilantro. Reduce heat to low, pour in egg mixture, and cook until a 1-inch border of egg mixture is firm, about 3 minutes. (The center of the frittata will not be set at this point.) Place the pan in oven and broil until some spots are browned and eggs are just set, about 2 minutes. Cut into wedges and serve with a side salad. It can be served warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 137, Fat 10 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Cholesterol 196 milligrams, Sodium 350 milligrams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fiber 1 grams, Protein 9 grams, Sugar 1 grams

ASPARAGUS AND PARMESAN FRITTATA



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Provided by Marc Murphy

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 large eggs
1/4 cup chopped leftover asparagus (1/2-inch pieces) or other leftover vegetables
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
Pinch kosher salt
Pinch freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon butter
Toasted English muffins, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • In a medium bowl, beat the eggs until fluffy. Add the asparagus, Parmesan, salt and pepper.
  • Melt the butter in an ovenproof nonstick frying pan over low heat; add the egg mixture and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 2 minutes. Transfer to the oven until cooked through, 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Using a 3- to 4-inch round cookie cutter, punch out rounds from the frittata. Place each round on a toasted English muffin and enjoy!

BAKED ASPARAGUS AND YELLOW PEPPER FRITTATA



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Categories     Egg     Pepper     Vegetable     Breakfast     Brunch     Bake     Easter     Vegetarian     Dinner     Lunch     Buffet     Asparagus     Zucchini     Spring     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 12 as part of a brunch menu

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds thin asparagus
2 large yellow bell peppers
3 shallots
1 medium zucchini
3 scallions
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
10 large eggs
1/2 cup heavy cream
3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leafed parsley leaves
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. and butter a 13 x 9 x 2-inch glass baking dish (3-quart).
  • Trim asparagus and diagonally cut into 1/4-inch-wide slices. Cut bell peppers into 1/4-inch-wide strips and mince shallots. Halve zucchini lengthwise and diagonally cut both zucchini and scallions into thin slices.
  • Have ready a bowl of ice and cold water. In a large saucepan of boiling salted water blanch asparagus 1 minute and drain in a colander. Immediately transfer asparagus to ice water to stop cooking. Drain asparagus well in colander and pat dry.
  • In a large skillet cook bell peppers and shallots in butter over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until peppers are softened, about 10 minutes. In a large bowl whisk together eggs, cream, parsley, salt, and pepper. Stir in asparagus, bell pepper mixture, zucchini, and scallions. Pour custard into baking dish and bake in middle of oven until golden and set, about 35 minutes. Cool frittata on a rack. Frittata may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Bring frittata to room temperature before serving. If desired, loosen frittata from edges of pan and slide onto a platter.

FETA ASPARAGUS FRITTATA



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Asparagus and feta cheese come together to make this frittata extra special. Perfect for a lazy Sunday or to serve with a tossed salad for a light lunch. -Mildred Sherrer, Fort Worth, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 fresh asparagus spears, trimmed
6 large eggs
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
Dash salt
Dash pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 green onions, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Place 1/2 in. of water and asparagus in a large skillet; bring to a boil. Cook, covered, until asparagus is crisp-tender, 3-5 minutes; drain. Cool slightly., In a bowl, whisk together eggs, cream, salt and pepper. Chop 2 asparagus spears. In an 8-in. cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, heat oil over medium heat until hot. Saute green onions, garlic and chopped asparagus 1 minute. Stir in egg mixture; cook, covered, over medium heat until eggs are nearly set, 3-5 minutes. Top with whole asparagus spears and cheese., Bake until eggs are completely set, 7-9 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 425 calories, Fat 31g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 590mg cholesterol, Sodium 1231mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

EASY ASPARAGUS FRITTATA



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I love making a frittata whenever I want a quick meal. I always have eggs in the fridge and you can use a variety of vegetables. I like asparagus the best, though. This is also a KETO-friendly recipe.

Provided by Marianne

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs     Frittata Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons butter
½ pound asparagus, trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces
8 eggs
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, or more to taste
7 tablespoons milk
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil and butter in a 9-inch nonstick pan over medium heat and cook asparagus, stirring occasionally, until soft but still firm to the bite, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Beat eggs in a bowl until frothy. Stir in Parmesan cheese and milk; season with salt and pepper. Pour egg mixture over asparagus and cook until eggs are set, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Invert frittata onto a plate and garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241.7 calories, Carbohydrate 4.6 g, Cholesterol 343.7 mg, Fat 17.6 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 17.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 341.9 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

ASPARAGUS AND MUSHROOM FRITTATA



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This is one of my favorites. The most important thing (I think) is to cook it slowly so the eggs stay tender.

Provided by MAGGIDEW

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs     Frittata Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon butter
3 tablespoons olive oil
½ pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
½ pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
6 eggs
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Melt butter in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Stir in olive oil and asparagus, and cook until the asparagus is tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in the mushrooms, and continue cooking about 5 minutes.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, water, and thyme. Pour into the skillet, and reduce heat to low. Cover, and cook 5 minutes.
  • Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Bake 10 to 15 minutes, until eggs are no longer runny. Top the mixture with Parmesan cheese and mozzarella cheese. Turn on the broiler, and broil until cheeses are melted and lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198.9 calories, Carbohydrate 3.5 g, Cholesterol 199.3 mg, Fat 16 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 11.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 183 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

ROASTED ASPARAGUS FRITTATA



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Asparagus begs to be roasted; this recipe was developed after roasting a couple pounds and using them in a bunch of different dishes over a few days. This was the favorite, and frankly, the uber-favorite was this in a sandwich. More spring recipes.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     for two, quick, roasts, vegetables, side dish

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 to 12 medium to fat asparagus spears, trimmed
Olive oil
Salt and black pepper
4 eggs
1/4 to 1/2 cup chervil, roughly chopped, or parsley
1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan, optional

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450 degrees. Spread asparagus on a baking sheet and toss with olive oil, salt and pepper. Roast, shaking the pan occasionally, until the asparagus is lightly charred and tender, about 12 minutes. (You can let the asparagus sit at room temperature for hours, or refrigerate overnight.)
  • Beat the eggs with salt, pepper, half the chervil (and half the cheese, if you like). Cut the asparagus into 2-inch lengths and arrange in a single layer in a 10-inch nonstick skillet. Drizzle with more olive oil and set over medium heat.
  • Pour the egg mixture over the asparagus. Use a spatula if necessary to make a round frittata. Cook until nearly set, tilting the pan and lifting the edge of the set egg to let the liquid egg flow underneath, about 4 minutes.
  • When the top is almost dry, flip the frittata onto a plate, then slide it back into the pan. Let cook for just a few seconds, then flip out onto a plate. Alternatively, use an ovenproof pan and put it in the oven or under the broiler for a few minutes.
  • Sprinkle with the remaining chervil (and cheese if you are using it) and serve hot, warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 145, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 271 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

ASPARAGUS FRITTATA WITH BURRATA AND HERB PESTO



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Frittata, the savory Italian egg dish, can be thick or thin, flipped in the pan or finished under the broiler. This one, slathered with creamy burrata and drizzled with herb-laden oil, is a rather deluxe version of the ideal, worthy of a weekend lunch or a late dinner.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     breakfast, brunch, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 small bunch medium asparagus, tough bottoms removed
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup basil leaves, plus a few small basil leaves for garnish
1 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
8 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 ball of fresh burrata, about 1/2 pound, at room temperature

Steps:

  • Rinse asparagus, and pat dry. Cut into 1-inch pieces on the diagonal, or into julienne strips if preferred. Set aside.
  • In blender or small food processor, purée olive oil, basil and parsley to make a thin pesto. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Put a 10-inch cast-iron skillet or other nonstick omelet pan over medium-high heat. When hot, add butter and swirl to coat pan, then add asparagus. Season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring for about a minute without browning.
  • Quickly pour in eggs and stir with a wooden spoon, as if making scrambled eggs. Tilt pan and lift mixture at the edges to allow any runny egg from the top to make its way to the bottom. After 3 or 4 minutes, the frittata should be mostly set. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  • Lay a lid over the skillet, and turn off the heat. Leave for a minute or so, until frittata is moist and just done. (Alternatively, place pan under a hot broiler for a minute or so.)
  • Set whole burrata in the center of frittata. Drizzle with herb pesto. Pierce burrata with tip of a knife and spoon contents over frittata. Cut frittata into wedges and serve directly from pan, garnished with basil leaves.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 373, UnsaturatedFat 22 grams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 34 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 15 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 352 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

ASPARAGUS & NEW POTATO FRITTATA



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A simple, low-calorie spring main that uses the season's finest ingredients and is ready in just 20 minutes

Provided by Chelsie Collins

Categories     Dinner, Main course, Supper

Time 22m

Number Of Ingredients 7

200g new potatoes, quartered
100g asparagus tips
1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
6 eggs, beaten
40g cheddar, grated
rocket or mixed leaves, to serve

Steps:

  • Heat the grill to high. Put the potatoes in a pan of cold salted water and bring to the boil. Once boiling, cook for 4-5 mins until nearly tender, then add the asparagus for a final 1 min. Drain.
  • Meanwhile, heat the oil in an ovenproof frying pan and add the onion. Cook for about 8 mins until softened.
  • Mix the eggs with half the cheese in a jug and season well. Pour over the onion in the pan, then scatter over the asparagus and potatoes. Top with the remaining cheese and put under the grill for 5 mins or until golden and cooked through. Cut into wedges and serve from the pan with salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310 calories, Fat 18 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 16 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 19 grams protein, Sodium 0.7 milligram of sodium

BAKED ASPARAGUS AND CHEESE FRITTATA



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DH and I have never eaten, let alone made, a Frittata. "Healthy Life Magazine: Greater Binghamton, NY's Source for Family Health" is a free quarterly found in doctors' offices, grocery stores, etc. The Spring, 2009 issue carried this recipe. DH and I decided to finally take the plunge and were quite pleased with the outcome/taste. He's more of a veggie human than me, but we both love cheese; so, this satisfied both of us.

Provided by Suzie

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons breadcrumbs, fine dry
1 lb thin asparagus
1 1/2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
1 cup onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 cup water
fresh ground pepper, to taste
4 large eggs
2 large egg whites
1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup shredded gruyere cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Coat a 10-inch pie pan w/cooking spray.
  • Sprinkle w/breadcrumbs, tapping out the excess.
  • Snap tough ends off asparagus.
  • Slice off the top 2 inches of the tips and reserve.
  • Cut the stalks into 1/2 inch slices.
  • Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add onions, bell pepper, garlic and 1/4 teaspoon salt; stir, cook until just softened.
  • Add water and the asparagus stalks to the skillet.
  • Cook, stirring until the asparagus is tender and the liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes (the mixture should be very dry).
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Arrange the vegetables in an even layer in the prepared pan.
  • Whisk eggs and egg whites in a medium size bowl.
  • Add ricotta, parsley, 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper; whisk to blend.
  • Pour the egg mixture over the vegetables, gently shaking the pan to distribute.
  • Scatter the reserved asparagus tips over the top; sprinkle with Gruyere.
  • Bake at 325 degrees for 35 minutes (until knife comes out clean).
  • Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158.8, Fat 8.3, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 122.7, Sodium 290.6, Carbohydrate 9.9, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 2.8, Protein 11.8

ASPARAGUS & CHEESE FRITTATA



Asparagus & Cheese Frittata image

This rich and creamy frittata begins in the skillet and ends in the oven. We like this melty, cheesy dish with salad on the side. -Gilda Lester, Millsboro, Delaware

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 large eggs
1/2 cup grated Romano cheese
1/2 cup vegetable broth
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 slices Italian bread (1/2 inch thick), cubed
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups cut fresh asparagus (1/2-inch pieces)
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup shredded Gruyere cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler. In a small bowl, whisk the first 5 ingredients until blended; stir in bread cubes., In an 8-in. ovenproof skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add asparagus and onion; cook and stir 8-10 minutes or until onion is tender., Reduce heat to medium-low; pour in egg mixture. Cook, uncovered, 4-6 minutes or until nearly set. Sprinkle with Gruyere cheese., Broil 3-4 in. from heat 5-7 minutes or until cheese is melted and eggs are completely set. Let stand 5 minutes. Cut into wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325 calories, Fat 22g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 263mg cholesterol, Sodium 779mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

ASPARAGUS AND HAM FRITTATA



Asparagus and Ham Frittata image

Make and share this Asparagus and Ham Frittata recipe from Food.com.

Provided by KathyP53

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed, and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 lb thinly sliced deli ham, chopped
2 bunches green onions, finely chopped
8 large eggs
4 ounces shredded swiss cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees.
  • Heat oil in 10" nonstick skillet. Saute asparagus, ham, garlic and green onion over medium-high heat until asparagus is crisp tender, about 8 minutes.
  • Whisk together eggs, cheese, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Pour into skillet with asparagus mixture and stir to distribute egg mixture through skillet. Cook without stirring until edges are just set, about 2 minutes.
  • Transfer skillet to oven; bake until center is set, about 30 minutes. Cut into wedges and serve.

ASPARAGUS FRITTATA



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Asparagus, crispy bacon and cheese frittata

Provided by xjamjamx

Time 30m

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • First cook the asparagus. Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil that is wide enough to hold the asparagus laying down. Place the Asparagus into the water and rapidly bring back to the boil, then immediately lower the heat and continue to simmer uncovered for around 4 minutes. It is cooked when a knife can easily pierce the base and it should bend a little, but not be floppy. Drain and remove the string and cut into 5 cm pieces.
  • Fry the bacon until crispy, then drain.
  • Beat the eggs with milk and season and heat the pan of olive oil over a low heat for 2 minutes. When hot, add the cooked, peeled and dried asparagus and cook for a couple of minutes until the asparagus is hot.
  • Next, add the egg and milk mix and stir gently until the eggs start to cook and form.
  • Sprinkle with bacon and cook gently for another 4 minutes.
  • Sprinkle the cooked frittata with Fontina and Parmesan cheese and some black pepper.
  • Optional - Add Salad

ROASTED ASPARAGUS AND LEEK FRITTATA



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Provided by Ron Silver

Categories     Egg     Breakfast     Brunch     Bake     Mother's Day     Asparagus     Leek     Spring     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 bunch asparagus, trimmed of tough bottom stems
1/4 cup olive oil
2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon sliced garlic
2 leeks (white and pale green parts), trimmed, halved, and washed very well
1 red onion, cut into 1/2-inch dice
6 extra-large eggs
1/4 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 450°F.
  • 2. Toss the asparagus with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, 1 teaspoon of the salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper in a large mixing bowl. Stir in the garlic. Spread out the asparagus on a baking sheet.
  • 3. In the same mixing bowl, toss the leeks with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, 1 teaspoon of the salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of the pepper. Spread out the leeks on a separate baking sheet.
  • 4. Put both baking sheets in the oven and roast the asparagus and leeks for 5 minutes. Remove the vegetables from the oven, turn once, and return to the oven for another 5 minutes, or until nicely browned. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheets.
  • 5. Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F.
  • 6. Chop the asparagus and leeks into 1-inch pieces.
  • 7. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a 10-inch ovenproof nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the asparagus, leeks, and red onion and cook for 2 minutes.
  • 8. Using a whisk or a fork, beat the eggs and cream with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a bowl until frothy. Pour the egg mixture over the asparagus and leeks.
  • 9. Bake the frittata for 10 to 12 minutes, or until it is nicely set but not overly firm. Allow the frittata to stand for 5 minutes. Cut into wedges and serve.

FRITTATA WITH ASPARAGUS, GOAT CHEESE, AND HERBS



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Serve this vegetarian egg dish any time of day -- just add salad and crusty bread to complete the meal.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 bunch asparagus (8 oz), trimmed, spears cut into 2-inch pieces, remaining stalks cut into 1/2-inch pieces
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
12 large eggs
4 scallions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons minced chives
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 tablespoons (2 oz) goat cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a medium pot of well-salted water to a boil. Meanwhile, prepare an ice water bath. Blanch asparagus until just tender, about 1 minute. Drain and transfer to ice water bath to cool. Drain. Set spears aside.
  • Whisk eggs with 1 tsp each salt and pepper. Stir in scallions, chives, and asparagus stalks.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Heat oil in an ovenproof 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Pour egg mixture into skillet. Cook until edges begin to set; push cooked edges toward the center of the pan with a wooden spoon. Continue cooking until the center begins to set, about 2 minutes more. Dollop goat cheese over top and sprinkle with reserved asparagus spears.
  • Bake until eggs are completely set, 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216 g, Cholesterol 376 g, Fat 16 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 15 g, Sodium 414 g

Tips:

  • Choose thick asparagus spears. Thicker spears will hold their shape better during cooking.
  • Trim the asparagus spears. Cut off the tough ends of the spears, about 1 inch from the bottom.
  • Roast the asparagus before adding it to the frittata. Roasting the asparagus will bring out its flavor and make it more tender.
  • Use a variety of cheeses. A combination of cheeses, such as cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan, will give the frittata a richer flavor.
  • Don't overcook the frittata. The frittata is done when the center is set and the top is golden brown.

Conclusion:

Baked Asparagus and Cheese Frittata is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give this frittata a try.

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