Asparagus Frittata

By Ellie

4 Person

35 Minutes

0 Calories

Quick and easy asparagus frittata. Perfect for spring! Eggs, gruyere or swiss cheese, shallots, and asparagus. Asparagus frittata is the perfect springtime side dish, whether for brunch or dinner. As a bonus, it’s simple to throw together while your main dish cooks on the stove. This asparagus frittata recipe is a fantastic springtime side dish that everyone will love.

Ingredients

1 cup shredded gruyere or swiss cheese
1/4 tsp. dried tarragon
1 tbsp. fresh chives
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 cup ricotta cheese
6 large eggs
1/2 cup sliced shallots
2 tbsp. unsalted butter
1 pound thin spear asparagus

Method

01

Heat butter into a 10-inch oven-proof frying pan over medium heat.
02

Add shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, until they soften and turn translucent about 3 minutes.
03

Add asparagus and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
04

Beat the eggs, ricotta cheese together, and salt, stir in the chives and tarragon. Pour the egg mixture into the pan and cook until almost set, but still runny on top, about 4 to 5 minutes. While cooking, pre-heat oven broiler.
05

Sprinkle gruyere cheese over the eggs and put in the oven to broil until cheese is melted and browned, and the center is set, about 6 to 8 minutes.
06

Remove pan from oven with oven mitts and slide frittata onto a serving plate. Cut into wedges.

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Asparagus Frittata

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( By Ellie )

01 Information

Grade easy
Serving 4 servings
Prep Time 15 Mins
Cook Time 20 Mins
Total Time 35 Mins

02 Ingredients

1 cup shredded gruyere or swiss cheese

1/4 tsp. dried tarragon

1 tbsp. fresh chives

1/2 tsp. salt

3/4 cup ricotta cheese

6 large eggs

1/2 cup sliced shallots

2 tbsp. unsalted butter

1 pound thin spear asparagus

03 Method

Step 1

Heat butter into a 10-inch oven-proof frying pan over medium heat.

Step 2

Add shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, until they soften and turn translucent about 3 minutes.

Step 3

Add asparagus and cook for an additional 3 minutes.

Step 4

Beat the eggs, ricotta cheese together, and salt, stir in the chives and tarragon. Pour the egg mixture into the pan and cook until almost set, but still runny on top, about 4 to 5 minutes. While cooking, pre-heat oven broiler.

Step 5

Sprinkle gruyere cheese over the eggs and put in the oven to broil until cheese is melted and browned, and the center is set, about 6 to 8 minutes.

Step 6

Remove pan from oven with oven mitts and slide frittata onto a serving plate. Cut into wedges.

04 Author