Asparagus Frittata
Need a breakfast for two? This tasty asparagus frittata is the perfect recipe. It is packed full of freshly chopped asparagus, Parmesan cheese, and sharp cheddar cheese.
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 6 ounces asparagus woody ends trimmed off and cut into 2 inch pieces
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup extra sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese grated
Instructions
- In an 8-inch oven safe skillet, add olive oil and set over medium heat.
- Once hot add asparagus and gently sauté until just starting to soften, about 5 minutes.
- In a small bowl whisk together eggs, heavy cream, kosher salt, and black pepper.
- Pour beaten eggs over asparagus in the skillet, sprinkle in cheddar cheese, and cook over medium heat until set around the edges but still liquid in the center, about 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle parmesan cheese on top and bake in the oven under broiler high setting or a 450 degree preheated oven.
- Once set, about 5 minutes, take out of oven and using a silicon spatula gently slide it out of the pan onto a plate and enjoy.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 413kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 406mg | Sodium: 902mg | Potassium: 343mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1585IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 247mg | Iron: 4mg