Asparagus Frittata

Name: Asparagus Frittata
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 302 grams fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces; 237 milliliters egg substitute; 2 Tbsps minced fresh parsley; 59 milliliters shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 5 Tbsps shredded Parmesan cheese, divided; 0 teaspoons pepper; 0 teaspoons salt

Asparagus Frittata requires approximately 25 minutes from start to finish. This gluten free recipe serves 4. This main course has 112 calories, 12g of protein, and 4g of fat per serving. If you have asparagus, olive oil, parsley, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the pepper you could follow this main course with the Easy Peppermint Dessert as a dessert.

Instructions

Preheat broiler. In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil.

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Add asparagus; cook, uncovered, 2-4 minutes or just until crisp-tender.

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Asparagus

Drain asparagus and immediately drop into ice water.

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Water

Drain and pat dry.

In a small bowl, whisk egg substitute, 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper.

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Parmesan

Salt And Pepper

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Whisk

Bowl

In a 10-in. ovenproof skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.

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Add onion; cook and stir until tender. Stir in asparagus and parsley.

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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.

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