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ASPARAGUS FRITTATA WITH BURRATA AND HERB PESTO



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Frittata, the savory Italian egg dish, can be thick or thin, flipped in the pan or finished under the broiler. This one, slathered with creamy burrata and drizzled with herb-laden oil, is a rather deluxe version of the ideal, worthy of a weekend lunch or a late dinner.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     breakfast, brunch, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 small bunch medium asparagus, tough bottoms removed
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup basil leaves, plus a few small basil leaves for garnish
1 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
8 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 ball of fresh burrata, about 1/2 pound, at room temperature

Steps:

  • Rinse asparagus, and pat dry. Cut into 1-inch pieces on the diagonal, or into julienne strips if preferred. Set aside.
  • In blender or small food processor, purée olive oil, basil and parsley to make a thin pesto. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Put a 10-inch cast-iron skillet or other nonstick omelet pan over medium-high heat. When hot, add butter and swirl to coat pan, then add asparagus. Season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring for about a minute without browning.
  • Quickly pour in eggs and stir with a wooden spoon, as if making scrambled eggs. Tilt pan and lift mixture at the edges to allow any runny egg from the top to make its way to the bottom. After 3 or 4 minutes, the frittata should be mostly set. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  • Lay a lid over the skillet, and turn off the heat. Leave for a minute or so, until frittata is moist and just done. (Alternatively, place pan under a hot broiler for a minute or so.)
  • Set whole burrata in the center of frittata. Drizzle with herb pesto. Pierce burrata with tip of a knife and spoon contents over frittata. Cut frittata into wedges and serve directly from pan, garnished with basil leaves.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 373, UnsaturatedFat 22 grams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 34 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 15 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 352 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

ASPARAGUS FRITTATA



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings as a light lun

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 pound thin pencil asparagus, blanched in boiling water, chilled and diced
1/4 cup assorted fresh chopped herbs: thyme, chives, chervil, etc.
Salt and pepper
12 large eggs, shelled and beaten with a wire whisk
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup Parmesan, grated
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, diced

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 325 degrees F.
  • In large bowl combine beaten eggs with the milk and Parmesan. Heat the butter and oil in a large saute pan, until the butter is frothy. Add the onion and cook until the onion is translucent and golden, being careful not to burn them. Using a large wooden spatula, stir in the eggs and turn the heat down to very low. Stir the eggs to form a large flat omelet shape, fully covering the bottom of the pan. When the eggs begin to cook and take shape, stir in the diced asparagus and the herbs. Place the whole saute pan into the oven and continue to cook for 2 more minutes until the frittata is cooked around the edges and the center has puffed up.
  • Remove immediately form the oven. Invert the frittata onto a large platter and serve immediately.

ASPARAGUS FRITTATA



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 bunch thin asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces (about 2 cups)
4 large eggs
1/2 cup heavy cream
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup crumbled feta

Steps:

  • Preheat the broiler. Melt the butter in a 9-inch cast-iron frying pan. Add the onions and saute until they are softened, about 5 minutes. Add the asparagus and cook until just softened, 2 minutes.
  • Whisk together the eggs, cream, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl until smooth. Fold in the feta. Pour the egg mixture over the asparagus mixture and cook until almost set, 2 to 4 minutes. Transfer the skillet to the broiler and cook until golden brown on top, 8 to 10 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

ASPARAGUS FRITTATA



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You would never guess that egg substitute is used in this fun variation on the classic asparagus frittata. -James Bates, Hermiston, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2/3 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1-1/2 cups egg substitute
5 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler. In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil. Add asparagus; cook, uncovered, 2-4 minutes or just until crisp-tender. Drain asparagus and immediately drop into ice water. Drain and pat dry., In a small bowl, whisk egg substitute, 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper., In a 10-in. ovenproof skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender. Stir in asparagus and parsley. Pour in egg mixture. Reduce heat to medium; cook, covered, 8-10 minutes or until eggs are nearly set. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese., Broil 5-6 in. from heat 2-3 minutes or until eggs are completely set. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Cut into quarters.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 480mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

EASY ASPARAGUS FRITTATA



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I love making a frittata whenever I want a quick meal. I always have eggs in the fridge and you can use a variety of vegetables. I like asparagus the best, though. This is also a KETO-friendly recipe.

Provided by Marianne

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs     Frittata Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons butter
½ pound asparagus, trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces
8 eggs
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, or more to taste
7 tablespoons milk
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil and butter in a 9-inch nonstick pan over medium heat and cook asparagus, stirring occasionally, until soft but still firm to the bite, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Beat eggs in a bowl until frothy. Stir in Parmesan cheese and milk; season with salt and pepper. Pour egg mixture over asparagus and cook until eggs are set, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Invert frittata onto a plate and garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241.7 calories, Carbohydrate 4.6 g, Cholesterol 343.7 mg, Fat 17.6 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 17.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 341.9 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

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