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Asparagus frittata
The Asparagus Frittata features tender asparagus pieces and sautéed onion mixed with eggs and pecorino cheese, cooked gently in olive oil to create a creamy, savory egg dish. The frittata’s texture is moist with lightly cooked edges and a soft center, making it suitable for breakfast or light meals. Its simplicity highlights the natural flavor of asparagus combined with cheese and eggs.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
2
or
Calories:
295 kcal
Course:
Lunch, Brunch
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 8 oz asparagus 225g
- 4 egg
- ¼ onion (small)
- ¼ cup pecorino cheese or parmesan) 20g, approx
- 1 ½ tablespoon olive oil
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Snap the ends off the asparagus where they naturally break to remove any woody ends. Cut the rest of the asparagus into approximately 1 inch pieces.
- Peel and finely chop the onion/shallot.
- Crack the eggs into a medium bowl and whisk them until the white is broken up and they are lightly fluffy. Add the cheese and salt and pepper to taste. Mix until combined.
- Warm 1 tablespoon of oil in an 8 inch oven safe skillet over a medium heat. Add the asparagus and onion and cook for a couple minutes until the onion becomes translucent and the asparagus is tender to a knife-point.
- Tip the asparagus and onions into the eggs and mix through. Add the remaining oil to the skillet, reduce the heat slightly and tip the egg mixture into the skillet. Spread the asparagus out evenly, as needed, so the pieces are evenly distributed across the skillet and not sticking out from the eggs.
- Cook for around 5 minutes until the edges are starting to cook but the inside is still runny.
- As it is cooking, warm the broiler. Put the frittata under the broiler to finish cooking the top, keeping a close eye on it so it doesn't cook too much. You want it to be set but not get too brown.
- Serve warm or room temperature.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
295kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
340mg
(113%)
Sodium
277mg
(12%)
Potassium
370mg
(8%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1385IU
(28%)
Vitamin C
7.3mg
(8%)
Calcium
210mg
(21%)
Iron
4.1mg
(23%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 or
Amount Per Serving
Calories 295
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 295kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 340mg | 113% |
| Sodium | 277mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 370mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1385IU | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 7.3mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 210mg | 21% |
| Iron | 4.1mg | 23% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.