Asparagus and Asiago Frittata

Asparagus and Asiago Frittata

  Ready in : 45 mins

Asparagus and Asiago Frittatan is a gluten free, lacto ovo vegetarian, primal, and ketogenic main course. One portion of this dish contains around 17g of protein, 19g of fat, and a total of 261 calories. This recipe serves 4 and costs $1.79 per serving. A couple people made this recipe, and 13 would say it hit the spot. A mixture of olive oil, cherry tomatoes, butter, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes. It is brought to you by Foodista. All things considered, we decided this recipe deserves a spoonacular score of 49%. This score is solid.

Ingredients

eggs

eggs

5

asparagus

asparagus

0.75 pound

butter

butter

1 tablespoon

olive oil

olive oil

1 tablespoon

heavy whipping cream

heavy whipping cream

1.5 tablespoons

thyme

thyme

1 tablespoon

garlic clove

garlic clove

1

salt

salt

0.25 teaspoon

ground pepper

ground pepper

0.25 teaspoon

asiago cheese

asiago cheese

3 ounces

cherry tomatoes

cherry tomatoes

4

Cooking in Steps

  1. 1
    In a large bowl, combine the eggs, whipping cream, salt, pepper, and half the fresh thyme. Beat with a whisk until the eggs and cream are incorporated.

    whipping cream

    whipping cream

    fresh thyme

    fresh thyme

    pepper

    pepper

    cream

    cream

    egg

    egg

    salt

    salt

    whisk
    whisk
    bowl
    bowl
  2. 2
    In an ovenproof saut pan over medium heat, add the butter and olive oil. When the mixture is hot, add the asparagus pieces and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring.

    asparagus

    asparagus

    olive oil

    olive oil

    butter

    butter

    frying pan
    frying pan
  3. 3
    Add the garlic and cook for about a minute.

    garlic

    garlic

  4. 4
    Spread the asparagus so it is evenly distributed across the bottom of the pan.

    asparagus

    asparagus

    frying pan
    frying pan
  5. 5
    Add the egg mixture to the pan and allow the eggs to cook without mixing them. Use a rubber spatula to run around the edges of the frittata as it cooks so the edges dont stick and burn. After 1-2 minutes, add the cheese evenly to the egg mixture.

    cheese

    cheese

    egg

    egg

    spatula
    spatula
    frying pan
    frying pan
  6. 6
    When the outer edges of the frittata have set but the center is still slightly runny, arrange the cherry tomatoes and asparagus spears on the top of the frittata, sprinkle the remaining thyme over the top, then remove the pan from the heat and place it in an oven set to broil.

    asparagus

    asparagus

    cherry tomato

    cherry tomato

    thyme

    thyme

    oven
    oven
    frying pan
    frying pan
  7. 7
    The broiler will allow the top portion of the egg mixture to set and cook thoroughly. Keep a close watch so the frittata doesnt burn.

    egg

    egg

    broiler
    broiler
  8. 8
    After a few minutes, when the eggs have set completely and begin to turn golden, carefully remove the pan from the oven.

    egg

    egg

    oven
    oven
    frying pan
    frying pan
  9. 9
    Use a rubber spatula to run around the edges and underside of the frittata, and slide it onto a round serving plate.

    spatula
    spatula
  10. 10
    Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.