Baked Asparagus and Yellow Pepper Frittata

Name: Baked Asparagus and Yellow Pepper Frittata
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 907 grams thin asparagus; 0 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 10 larges eggs; 3 Tbsps chopped fresh flat-leafed parsley leaves; 118 milliliters heavy cream; 2 teaspoons salt; 3 scallions; 3 shallots; 1 Tbsp unsalted butter; 2 larges yellow bell peppers; 1 medium zucchini

Baked Asparagus and Yellow Pepper Frittata might be just the morn meal you are searching for. This recipe makes 12 servings with 124 calories, 7g of protein, and 8g of fat each. This recipe covers 14% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, primal, and vegetarian diet. Head to the store and pick up asparagus, heavy cream, shallots, and a few other things to make it today.

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. and butter a 13 x 9 x 2-inch glass baking dish (3-quart).

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Butter

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Glass Baking Pan

Oven

Trim asparagus and diagonally cut into 1/4-inch-wide slices.

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Asparagus

Cut bell peppers into 1/4-inch-wide strips and mince shallots. Halve zucchini lengthwise and diagonally cut both zucchini and scallions into thin slices.

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Bell Pepper

Green Onions

Shallot

Zucchini

Ground Meat

Have ready a bowl of ice and cold water. In a large saucepan of boiling salted water blanch asparagus 1 minute and drain in a colander. Immediately transfer asparagus to ice water to stop cooking.

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Asparagus

Water

Ice

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Colander

Sauce Pan

Bowl

Drain asparagus well in colander and pat dry.

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Asparagus

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Colander

In a large skillet cook bell peppers and shallots in butter over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until peppers are softened, about 10 minutes. In a large bowl whisk together eggs, cream, parsley, salt, and pepper. Stir in asparagus, bell pepper mixture, zucchini, and scallions.

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Bell Pepper

Asparagus

Green Onions

Shallot

Zucchini

Parsley

Peppers

Butter

Pepper

Cream

Egg

Salt

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Frying Pan

Whisk

Bowl

Pour custard into baking dish and bake in middle of oven until golden and set, about 35 minutes. Cool frittata on a rack. Frittata may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Bring frittata to room temperature before serving. If desired, loosen frittata from edges of pan and slide onto a platter.

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Custard