Ingredients
- ½ pound asparagus (boiled or steamed)
- 1 red potato (medium size)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 1 onion (small, diced and peeled)
- 8 eggs
- ¼ cup light cream (or milk)
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese (Grated)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- To cook the asparagus, first snap off, and dispose of, the stiff ends of the stalks. Either steam the asparagus for 3-4 minutes, until it’s almost cooked through, or roast it at 425° until it’s almost cooked through, approximately 4-5 minutes. Set aside to cool. You can do this one day ahead
- To cook the potatoes, slice them thinly, cover with water, and bring them to a boil. Simmer for 4-5 minutes, or until almost cooked through. Set aside to cool. You can do this one day ahead
- Heat an oven-ready skillet (such as cast iron) over a medium heat. When it’s hot, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and the onion. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, and sauté for 5-8 minutes, or until the onions have softened. Remove from the pan and set aside
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs, milk, cheese, and ½ teaspoon of salt, and ¼ teaspoon of pepper
- Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the skillet. To test if the pan is hot enough, drop a bit of the egg mixture into the pan. If it sizzles, mix the onions, asparagus, and potatoes into the eggs, and add this into the pan
- As the egg starts to cook, gently pull the cooked egg away from the side of the pan, with a rubber spatula, and tip uncooked egg into that opening. Reduce the heat to low, and place a lid on top of the skillet. Cook for 5-10 minutes, or until there’s just a thin layer of uncooked egg on top. Check the eggs during this last step. If they appear overly browned, repeat the step with pulling the egg away from the side of the pan with the spatula, and tip the egg mixture into the opening
- When there’s just a thin layer of uncooked egg on top, remove the cover, and place the pan under the broiler. Let it cook for 1-2 minutes, or just until the top sets
- Allow the frittata to cool for at least 5 minutes before sliding it out of the pan
- Serve hot, room temperature, or cold
Nutrition Facts
Asparagus Frittata
Amount per Serving
Calories
339
% Daily Value*
Fat
24
g
37
%
Saturated Fat
7
g
44
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
12
g
Cholesterol
385
mg
128
%
Sodium
838
mg
36
%
Potassium
540
mg
15
%
Carbohydrates
14
g
5
%
Fiber
3
g
13
%
Sugar
3
g
3
%
Protein
17
g
34
%
Vitamin A
1100
IU
22
%
Vitamin C
9
mg
11
%
Calcium
161
mg
16
%
Iron
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.