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Asparagus Frittata
A community recipe for Asparagus Frittata, adapted from the collaboratively edited Wikibooks Cookbook.
Gather
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 2 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 bunch Asparagus trimmed and chopped
- 8 Eggs
- 3 teaspoons Milk whole fat milk is best, but part skim would be fine
- 2 teaspoons Basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 pinch Black Pepper
- 3 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese
Make it
Method
- 1
In a bowl, beat together the eggs, milk, basil, salt and pepper. Set aside.
- 2
Preheat broiler/oven to 350°F (175°C). Heat the olive oil in the heat-safe skillet over medium heat.
- 3
When the oil is hot, add the garlic and sauté until fragrant, about a minute.
- 4
Add the chopped asparagus and sauté for about 5 minutes until it begins to become tender.
- 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
Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese on top of the eggs, and immediately transfer the pan to the oven.
- 7
Cook under the broiler until the top puffs and browns, about 3 minutes.
- 8
Remove the pan from the oven (careful, it will be hot) and cut the frittata into wedges.
- 9
Serve immediately with crusty bread and fresh fruit for a light spring dinner.
Source & rights
Where this recipe comes from
Adapted from “Asparagus Frittata” by Wikibooks contributors, revision 4522469, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This source recipe has been reformatted for Pantry Start but has not yet been kitchen-tested by our editors. Check current food-safety guidance and use your judgment.