Cookbook:Asparagus Frittata
| Asparagus Frittata | |
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| Category | Egg recipes |
| Servings | 4 |
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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.
Ingredients
[edit | edit source]- 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
Equipment
[edit | edit source]- 12-inch (30cm) oven-safe frying pan (i.e. no plastic or wooden handles)
- Medium-sized bowl
- Whisk or fork
Procedure
[edit | edit source]- In a bowl, beat together the eggs, milk, basil, salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Preheat broiler/oven to 350°F (175°C). Heat the olive oil in the heat-safe skillet over medium heat.
- When the oil is hot, add the garlic and sauté until fragrant, about a minute.
- Add the chopped asparagus and sauté for about 5 minutes until it begins to become tender.
- Pour the egg mixture into the skillet and cook about 4 minutes or until bubbles begin to form in the center of the eggs.
- Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese on top of the eggs, and immediately transfer the pan to the oven.
- Cook under the broiler until the top puffs and browns, about 3 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the oven (careful, it will be hot) and cut the frittata into wedges.
- Serve immediately with crusty bread and fresh fruit for a light spring dinner.
Notes, tips, and variations
[edit | edit source]- Try bitter greens like Swiss chard, ruby chard, or broccoli rabe.
- Bell peppers, mushrooms, potatoes, and zucchini are all delicious in a frittata.
- For a meat version, try adding cubed ham, chopped bacon or pancetta, or any variety of sausage.
- Different cheeses can be used, such as fontina, cheddar, havarti, Emmenthal, or Pecorino Romano.
- You may also add ½ cup of cooked, drained pasta such as linguine, spaghetti, or even macaroni.
- Adding breadcrumbs to the beaten eggs is another good way of adding bulk.
- Wrap leftovers (if there are any) in tin foil and chill in refrigerator. Leftover frittata makes a great sandwich: just allow the eggs to come to room temperature and place them between two slices of buttered, toasted bread.