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Asparagus Frittata

By The Canadian Living Test Kitchen

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Asparagus Frittata

Asparagus Frittata
Photography by Yvonne Duivenvoorden

This recipe makes 4 servings

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Nutritional Info

Per serving: about -
cal 230
pro 16 g
total fat 16 g
sat. fat 7 g
carb 7 g
fibre 2 g
chol 391 mg
sodium 425 mg
% RDI: -
calcium 13
iron 14
vit A 35
vit C 93
folate 67

Serve with salad and whole wheat rolls.

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 2 cups trimmed asparagus, chopped
  • 1 sweet red pepper, diced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp chopped fresh thyme, (or 1 tsp/5 mL dried)
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 8 eggs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled

Preparation

In 9- or 10-inch (23 or 25 cm) nonstick ovenproof skillet, melt butter over medium heat; cook asparagus, red pepper, garlic, thyme, salt and pepper, stirring occasionally, until tender-crisp, about 5 minutes.

In bowl, whisk eggs with milk. Stir into asparagus mixture; sprinkle with feta cheese. Cover and cook over medium-low heat until bottom and side are firm but top is still slightly runny, about 7 minutes. Broil until golden and set, about 1 minute.

Additional information :

Variation
Broccoli Frittata: Replace asparagus with chopped broccoli florets and peeled stems.

Source : Canadian Living Magazine: June 2003

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