Baked Asparagus And Cheese Frittata Recipe

Name: Baked Asparagus And Cheese Frittata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs, fine dry; 1 lb thin asparagus; 1 1/2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 cup onion, diced; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided; 1/2 cup water; fresh ground pepper, to taste; 4 large eggs; 2 large egg whites; 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley; 1/2 cup shredded gruyere cheese

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons breadcrumbs, fine dry
1 lb thin asparagus
1 1/2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
1 cup onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 cup water
fresh ground pepper, to taste
4 large eggs
2 large egg whites
1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup shredded gruyere cheese

1
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Coat a 10-inch pie pan w/cooking spray.
2
Sprinkle w/breadcrumbs, tapping out the excess.
3
Snap tough ends off asparagus.
4
Slice off the top 2 inches of the tips and reserve.
5
Cut the stalks into 1/2 inch slices.
6
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
7
Add onions, bell pepper, garlic and 1/4 teaspoon salt; stir, cook until just softened.
8
Add water and the asparagus stalks to the skillet.
9
Cook, stirring until the asparagus is tender and the liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes (the mixture should be very dry).
10
Season with salt and pepper.
11
Arrange the vegetables in an even layer in the prepared pan.
12
Whisk eggs and egg whites in a medium size bowl.
13
Add ricotta, parsley, 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper; whisk to blend.
14
Pour the egg mixture over the vegetables, gently shaking the pan to distribute.
15
Scatter the reserved asparagus tips over the top; sprinkle with Gruyere.
16
Bake at 325 degrees for 35 minutes (until knife comes out clean).
17
Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs, fine dry, 1 lb thin asparagus, 1 1/2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 cup onion, diced, and more.

Yes, Baked Asparagus And Cheese 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Baked Asparagus And Cheese Frittata

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