Asparagus Frittata

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Popular
Health score
13%
Asparagus Frittata
35 min.
4
347kcal

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Start your day on a delicious note with this delightful Asparagus Frittata, a perfect blend of flavors and textures that will leave you craving more. This vegetarian and gluten-free dish is not only popular among brunch lovers but also a fantastic way to incorporate fresh vegetables into your morning routine. With its vibrant green asparagus and creamy ricotta cheese, this frittata is a feast for the eyes as well as the palate.

In just 35 minutes, you can whip up a meal that serves four, making it an ideal choice for family breakfasts or leisurely weekend brunches with friends. Each serving packs a satisfying 347 calories, with a balanced caloric breakdown that includes 27.77% protein, 58.91% fat, and 13.32% carbs. The combination of eggs, shallots, and Gruyere cheese creates a rich and savory flavor profile that is sure to impress even the most discerning of guests.

Whether you're looking for a quick breakfast option or a light lunch, this Asparagus Frittata is versatile enough to fit any meal. Plus, the ease of preparation means you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying the company of your loved ones. So grab your frying pan and get ready to indulge in a dish that celebrates the freshness of seasonal ingredients!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons butter unsalted
  • 0.5 cup shallots sliced
  • pound spear asparagus thin
  • large eggs 
  • 0.8 cup ricotta cheese (can sub cottage cheese)
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • Tbsp chives fresh minced
  • 0.3 teaspoon tarragon dried
  • cup swiss cheese shredded italian (can sub an blend)

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven
  • broiler
  • oven mitt

Directions

  1. Heat butter into a 10-inch oven-proof frying pan over medium heat.
  2. Add shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, until they soften and turn translucent, about 3 minutes.
  3. Add asparagus and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
  4. Add egg mixture: Beat the eggs, ricotta cheese together, and salt, stir in the chives and tarragon.
  5. Pour the egg mixture into the pan and cook until almost set, but still runny on top, about 4 to 5 minutes. While cooking, pre-heat oven broiler.
  6. Top with cheese and broil:
  7. Sprinkle Gruyere cheese over the eggs and put in oven to broil until cheese is melted and browned, and the center is set, about 6 to 8 minutes.
  8. Remove pan from oven with oven mitts and slide frittata onto a serving plate.
  9. Cut into wedges. (Be very careful with the hot pan handle! I usually ice down the handle of any long handled pan I take out of the oven so that no one mistakenly tries to pick up the pan by the hot handle.)

Nutrition Facts

Calories347kcal
Protein27.77%
Fat58.91%
Carbs13.32%

Properties

Glycemic Index
57.75
Glycemic Load
2.36
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
22.748260912688%

Flavonoids

Isorhamnetin
6.51mg
Kaempferol
1.65mg
Quercetin
15.89mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:346.7kcal
17.34%
Fat:23.05g
35.47%
Saturated Fat:11.59g
72.43%
Carbohydrates:11.73g
3.91%
Net Carbohydrates:8.37g
3.04%
Sugar:5.81g
6.45%
Cholesterol:325.85mg
108.62%
Sodium:577.85mg
25.12%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:24.46g
48.91%
Selenium:38.02µg
54.31%
Vitamin K:50.1µg
47.71%
Phosphorus:445.3mg
44.53%
Vitamin B2:0.66mg
38.79%
Calcium:357.11mg
35.71%
Vitamin A:1755.52IU
35.11%
Folate:112.77µg
28.19%
Vitamin B12:1.66µg
27.74%
Iron:4.21mg
23.41%
Zinc:3.05mg
20.34%
Vitamin B5:1.89mg
18.92%
Vitamin B6:0.37mg
18.7%
Vitamin E:2.44mg
16.25%
Copper:0.32mg
16.09%
Manganese:0.3mg
15.12%
Vitamin B1:0.22mg
14.98%
Potassium:499.19mg
14.26%
Fiber:3.36g
13.42%
Vitamin C:9.21mg
11.17%
Magnesium:44.04mg
11.01%
Vitamin D:1.64µg
10.96%
Vitamin B3:1.3mg
6.49%