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Asparagus Frittata

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Like the traditional Spanish omelet, frittata is a thick, hearty omelet filled with vegetables. A frittata may be filled with any variety of vegetables, cheeses, pastas, or meats. This recipe is for a simple vegetarian one.

Yield 4

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 bunch of fresh asparagus, trimmed and chopped
  • 8 large eggs
  • 3 teaspoons milk (whole fat milk is best, but part skim would be fine)
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • 1 pinch of ground black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. 1
    In a bowl, beat together the eggs, milk, basil, salt and pepper. Set aside.
  2. 2
    Preheat broiler/oven to 350°F (175°C). Heat the olive oil in the heat-safe skillet over medium heat.
  3. 3
    When the oil is hot, add the garlic and sauté until fragrant, about a minute.
  4. 4
    Add the chopped asparagus and sauté for about 5 minutes until it begins to become tender.
  5. 5
    Pour the egg mixture into the skillet and cook about 4 minutes or until bubbles begin to form in the center of the eggs.
  6. 6
    Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese on top of the eggs, and immediately transfer the pan to the oven.
  7. 7
    Cook under the broiler until the top puffs and browns, about 3 minutes.
  8. 8
    Remove the pan from the oven (careful, it will be hot) and cut the frittata into wedges.
  9. 9
    Serve immediately with crusty bread and fresh fruit for a light spring dinner.
Category
Entree/Main
Method
Broiling

Dietary Information

Vegetarian

Recipe Attribution

Wikibooks Cookbook
en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Cookbook:Asparagus_Frittata