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Asparagus Frittata
Need a breakfast for two? This tasty asparagus frittata is the perfect recipe. It is packed full of freshly chopped asparagus, Parmesan cheese, and sharp cheddar cheese.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 413 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 6 ounces asparagus woody ends trimmed off and cut into 2 inch pieces
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup extra sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese grated
Instructions
- In an 8-inch oven safe skillet, add olive oil and set over medium heat.
- Once hot add asparagus and gently sauté until just starting to soften, about 5 minutes.
- In a small bowl whisk together eggs, heavy cream, kosher salt, and black pepper.
- Pour beaten eggs over asparagus in the skillet, sprinkle in cheddar cheese, and cook over medium heat until set around the edges but still liquid in the center, about 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle parmesan cheese on top and bake in the oven under broiler high setting or a 450 degree preheated oven.
- Once set, about 5 minutes, take out of oven and using a silicon spatula gently slide it out of the pan onto a plate and enjoy.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
413kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
35g
(54%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
17g
Trans Fat
0.04g
Cholesterol
406mg
(135%)
Sodium
902mg
(38%)
Potassium
343mg
(10%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1585IU
(32%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
247mg
(25%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 413
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 413kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 406mg | 135% |
| Sodium | 902mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 343mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1585IU | 32% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 247mg | 25% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.