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Keto Frittata With Asparagus

Perfect for any time of day, this recipe delivers great flavor effortlessly.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 186 kcal
Course: Breakfast , Brunch
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound asparagus one bundle
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ yellow onion diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 7 eggs
  • ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
  • ⅓ cup shredded fontina cheese
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon tarragon
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Snap off rough ends of asparagus, and discard. Trim off top 3 inches of the spears and set aside. Chop remaining asparagus into ½ inch pieces.
  3. Whisk eggs, cream and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  4. Heat a large (10”) oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add oliveoil when hot. Saute onion until soft, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  5. Add the chopped asparagus to the skillet. Stir once, then coverskillet to allow to steam and soften, about 5 minutes. Remove cover and stir in garlic, cooking for 1 more minute.
  6. Toss in tomato halves and cook for 1 minute. Stir in spinach andtarragon. Stir until spinach starts to wilt.
  7. Mix the ricotta cheese into the egg mixture. Pour into the skilletover the veggies. Turn off burner. Sprinkle on salt and pepper to taste.Arrange asparagus tips on top, then sprinkle on the fontina cheese.
  8. Bake in oven for 20-25 minutes, until middle is set and cheese isstarting to brown. Let cool slightly and serve.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 186kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Cholesterol 186mg (62%) Sodium 451mg (19%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 186

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 186kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Cholesterol 186mg 62%
Sodium 451mg 19%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.