Asparagus, Zucchini, And Yellow Pepper Frittata Recipe

Name: Asparagus, Zucchini, And Yellow Pepper Frittata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs fresh asparagus (or two 9-10 ounce packages frozen cut asparagus); 1 medium yellow sweet pepper, cut into 1/4-inch strips; 1/3 cup chopped onion; 1 small zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced 1/4 inch thick (about 1 cup); 10 slightly beaten eggs; 1 cup half-and-half (milk or fat free evaporated milk); 1 tablespoon snipped fresh Italian parsley; 1 tablespoon snipped fresh basil; 1 1/4 teaspoons salt; 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lbs fresh asparagus (or two 9-10 ounce packages frozen cut asparagus)
1 medium yellow sweet pepper, cut into 1/4-inch strips
1/3 cup chopped onion
1 small zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced 1/4 inch thick (about 1 cup)
10 slightly beaten eggs
1 cup half-and-half (milk or fat free evaporated milk)
1 tablespoon snipped fresh Italian parsley
1 tablespoon snipped fresh basil
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

1
Butter a 2-quart rectangular baking dish; set aside.
2
If using fresh asparagus, snap off and discard woody bases, scrape off scales, if desired and cut into 1-inch pieces.
3
In a saucepan, bring about 1 inch water to boiling.
4
Add asparagus, pepper strips, and onion; bring just to boiling.
5
Reduce heat slightly; cover and boil about 1 minute or until crisp-tender.
6
Drain well, reserving some asparagus tips for garnish.
7
Spread asparagus-pepper mixture evenly in baking dish.
8
Layer zucchini slices over.
9
Combine eggs, half-and-half, parsley, basil, salt, and pepper.
10
Pour over vegetables in baking dish.
11
Bake, uncovered, in a 350 degree F oven about 35 minutes or until a knife inserted near center comes out clean.
12
Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
13
Garnish each serving with asparagus tips, if desired.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lbs fresh asparagus (or two 9-10 ounce packages frozen cut asparagus), 1 medium yellow sweet pepper, cut into 1/4-inch strips, 1/3 cup chopped onion, 1 small zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced 1/4 inch thick (about 1 cup), and more.

Yes, Asparagus, Zucchini, And Yellow Pepper Frittata falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Asparagus, Zucchini, And Yellow Pepper Frittata

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