Great Tasting Recipes

Asparagus Frittata

Serves 6

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Prep Time

15 Mins

Cooking Time

21 Mins

Nutrition

  • Calories 234
  • • Fat 20g
  • • Cholestorol 19mg
  • • Sodium 195mg
  • • Total Carbohydrate 6g
  • • Dietry Fiber 1g
  • • Protein 9g

Ingredients

  • 4 Large FARMHOUSE EGGS®
  • 8 FARMHOUSE EGGS® egg whites
  • 1/2 cup non-fat plain Greek yogurt
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil butter or olive oil
  • 2 leeks using the white and light green parts and thinly sliced
  • 1 bunch of asparagus trimmed and cut into 1/2 inch long slices
  • 1 cup light swiss cheese or gouda cheese cut into small cubes

Preparation

  1. Preheat the broiler and set the racks in the oven to the center.
  2. In a medium bowl whisk together the egg, egg white, Greek yogurt, and a dash of salt and pepper.
  3. In a 10-inch nonstick or cast iron oven proof skillet melt the oil.
  4. Add the leeks and cook on medium heat for 4 minutes until fragrant, stirring often.
  5. Add the asparagus and cook for 4 minutes until slightly soft, stirring often.
  6. Pour the egg mixture over the vegetables and then sprinkle with the cheese.
  7. Turn the heat down and cook for 9 minutes in the pan.
  8. The frittata will start to set with the center still slightly liquid.
  9. Transfer to the oven and broil for 4 minutes until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
  10. Use a knife around the edges to loosen before serving.