Sweet Potato Frittata with Asparagus
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
143 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Sweet Potato Frittata with Asparagus
Description
Sweet Potato Frittata with Asparagus starts by cooking diced onions and thinly sliced sweet potatoes in olive oil until soft and slightly golden. Eggs beaten with grated cheddar, salt, and pepper are poured over the veggies in an ovenproof pan. Fresh asparagus spears are arranged on top, adding a crisp vegetable contrast.
The frittata cooks gently on the stovetop until the base and edges begin to set, while the center remains liquid. Then it's finished under a hot grill to puff up and lightly brown the top, giving a pleasant texture variation and toasted flavor.
This dish can be served warm for breakfast, brunch, or a light meal, and also holds well as leftovers eaten cold. Its combination of sweet potato and fresh asparagus creates a balance between starchy and fresh vegetable notes. The cheddar adds a mild, creamy finish.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 sweet potato about 150g) peeled and sliced thinly, slices halved, small
- 1 onion diced
- 6 egg
- 50 g cheddar cheese grated
- salt
- black pepper
- 12 pears asparagus
Instructions
- Heat the oil in an ovenproof frying pan and add the onion and sweet potato. Cook over a medium/low heat for about 8-10 mins until softened and golden.
- Beat the eggs in a bowl or jug, then mix in the cheese, salt and pepper.
- Pour into the frying pan over the vegetables and arrange the asparagus on top.
- Cook on the stovetop over a medium/low heat for about 5 minutes, or until the base and edges begins to set, but the centre is still liquid. Meanwhile, turn on the grill to heat it up.
- Place the pan under a hot grill for a few more minutes until the top begins to puff up and is lightly browned.
- Cut into wedges and enjoy warm or cold.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 143 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 143kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 172mg | 57% |
| Sodium | 126mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 168mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 3410IU | 68% |
| Vitamin C | 1.9mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 95mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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