This cheesy asparagus frittata recipe can be made for any of the main 3 meals of the day! Asparagus, parmesan cheese, and feta cheese are incorporated into an egg batter for the BEST veggie frittata.
Servings : 8
Prep Time 10 minutesmins
Cook Time 1 hourhr
Total Time 1 hourhr10 minutesmins
Ingredients
1tablespoonolive oil
1tablespoonbutter
2clovesgarlic,minced
1poundasparagus,ends trimmed
salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
6eggs
1cupall-purpose flour
½teaspoonsalt,or to taste
¼teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper,or to taste
1cupcrumbled feta cheese
½cupshredded parmesan cheese
½tablespoonchopped fresh thyme,or any of your favorite herbs
dollopof plain yogurt or sour cream,for serving, optional
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350˚F.
Lightly grease a 11x7 baking pan with cooking spray and set aside.
Heat the oil and butter in a large non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat.
Add garlic and cook for 15 seconds or until fragrant, but do not brown it.
Add the asparagus, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 6 to 7 minutes, or until tender, turning the asparagus to ensure it is evenly cooked. Set aside.
Place the eggs, salt, pepper, and flour in a bowl and whisk well to combine.
Whisk in the cheeses and thyme (or any other herbs you have on hand); continue to mix until thoroughly incorporated.
Transfer the egg mixture to the baking pan. Top with the asparagus stalks.
Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Remove from oven and let stand 5 to 8 minutes.
Cut and serve with a dollop of yogurt or sour cream on top of each slice.
Notes
Trim the ends of the asparagus by simply taking the end of the asparagus between your thumb and forefinger and bend until it breaks.
To store, cool the frittata to room temperature, then cover it with plastic wrap or store it in an airtight container. It keeps in the fridge for up to 4 days or in the freezer for 3 months.
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.
Course: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
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