Classic Asparagus Frittata Food

ASPARAGUS FRITTATA

Steps:

• Snap the ends off the asparagus where they naturally break to remove any woody ends. Cut the rest of the asparagus into approximately 1 inch pieces.
• Peel and finely chop the onion/shallot.
• Crack the eggs into a medium bowl and whisk them until the white is broken up and they are lightly fluffy. Add the cheese and salt and pepper to taste. Mix until combined.
• Warm 1 tbsp of oil in an 8 inch oven safe skillet over a medium heat. Add the asparagus and onion and cook for a couple minutes until the onion becomes translucent and the asparagus is tender to a knife-point.
• Tip the asparagus and onions into the eggs and mix through. Add the remaining oil to the skillet, reduce the heat slightly and tip the egg mixture into the skillet. Spread the asparagus out evenly, as needed, so the pieces are evenly distributed across the skillet and not sticking out from the eggs.
• Cook for around 5 minutes until the edges are starting to cook but the inside is still runny.
• As it is cooking, warm the broiler. Put the frittata under the broiler to finish cooking the top, keeping a close eye on it so it doesn't cook too much. You want it to be set but not get too brown.
• Serve warm or room temperature.

ASPARAGUS & NEW POTATO FRITTATA

Steps:

• Heat the grill to high. Put the potatoes in a pan of cold salted water and bring to the boil. Once boiling, cook for 4-5 mins until nearly tender, then add the asparagus for a final 1 min. Drain.
• Meanwhile, heat the oil in an ovenproof frying pan and add the onion. Cook for about 8 mins until softened.
• Mix the eggs with half the cheese in a jug and season well. Pour over the onion in the pan, then scatter over the asparagus and potatoes. Top with the remaining cheese and put under the grill for 5 mins or until golden and cooked through. Cut into wedges and serve from the pan with salad.

ASPARAGUS FRITTATA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F Bring a large skillet of salted water to a boil.
• Cook asparagus in boiling water until just tender.
• Drain and plunge in ice water to stop cooking immediately. When cool, cut asparagus into 1/2-inch pieces and set aside.
• Melt butter in an ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Meanwhile, beat eggs and blend with cheese, asparagus and salt.
• When butter is melted, reduce heat to medium-low and add eggs to skillet.
• Cook until bottom is set, about 5-7 minutes.
• Transfer skillet to oven and bake until top is set. Or broil for a brown top.
• Serve warm or at room temperature.

ASPARAGUS FRITTATA

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 325 degrees F.
• In large bowl combine beaten eggs with the milk and Parmesan. Heat the butter and oil in a large saute pan, until the butter is frothy. Add the onion and cook until the onion is translucent and golden, being careful not to burn them. Using a large wooden spatula, stir in the eggs and turn the heat down to very low. Stir the eggs to form a large flat omelet shape, fully covering the bottom of the pan. When the eggs begin to cook and take shape, stir in the diced asparagus and the herbs. Place the whole saute pan into the oven and continue to cook for 2 more minutes until the frittata is cooked around the edges and the center has puffed up.
• Remove immediately form the oven. Invert the frittata onto a large platter and serve immediately.

CLASSIC ASPARAGUS FRITTATA

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a 10-inch oven-proof frying pan.
• Add onions and salt and cook until onions are soft, about 3-mins.
• Add asparagus. Cover and reduce heat to med-low.
• Cook until asparagus are barely tender, 5-6 minutes.
• ** preheat broiler while asparagus are cooking.
• Pour eggs over asparagus and cook until almost set but still runny on top, about 2-mins.
• Sprinkle cheese over eggs and put under broiler. Broil until cheese is melted and lightly brown, about 3 minutes.
• Remove frittata from oven, gently loosen the edges, then slide frittata onto a serving plate. Cut into wedges.

LOW CARB ASPARAGUS FRITTATA

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a 10 inch oven proof pan over medium high heat.
• Add onions and salt, and cook, stirring occasionally until softened, about 3 minutes.
• Add asparagus, reduce heat and cook, covered until it is barely tender, about 6 minutes.
• Pour in eggs and cook until almost set, but still slightly runny on top, about 3 minutes.
• Sprinkle cheese over eggs and put in oven to broil until cheese is melted and browned, about 3 minutes.
• Remove from oven and slide onto a serving plate; cut into wedges.

ASPARAGUS FRITTATA

Steps:

• Preheat broiler. In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil. Add asparagus; cook, uncovered, 2-4 minutes or just until crisp-tender. Drain asparagus and immediately drop into ice water. Drain and pat dry., In a small bowl, whisk egg substitute, 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper., In a 10-in. ovenproof skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender. Stir in asparagus and parsley. 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., Broil 5-6 in. from heat 2-3 minutes or until eggs are completely set. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Cut into quarters.

ASPARAGUS FRITTATA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
• Trim and wash the asparagus and cut into small pieces.
• Fry in butter and a touch of olive oil, gently until soft.
• Use a pan that you can place in the oven.
• Crack the eggs into a bowl, and mix with parmesan cheese, cream, salt and pepper.
• When well mixed pour over the asparagus.
• Stir gently with a fork over a low flame, until you see the bottom of the frittata beginning to form.
• At this point place the pan in the oven where the frittata will cook in about 10 minutes, try not to overcook.
• Remove from the oven, run a spatula around the edges of the pan, tip it upside-down on a tray and then upside-down again onto a suitable plate.

ASPARAGUS FRITTATA

Steps:

• Lightly steam the asparagus, until tender, but not mushy.
• Combine the remaining ingredients, except the spring onions and parmesan cheese in a bowl.
• Arrange the asparagus neatly in a buttered swiss-roll tin (or loaf pan).
• Pour on the batter and sprinkle with chopped spring onion.
• Bake for 30 minutes in a pre-heated 180 degree celcius oven until lightly browned on the top.
• Sprinkle the parmesan over the top after 20 minutes of baking.
• Serve warm or cold.
• Note:This can also be baked in a pre-heated hooded barbecue, with the outside burners on moderate, and the central burners turned off. Put the hood down and bake for 15 minutes, then reduce the burners to low and bake for another 10-15 minutes.
• Note: This recipe can be succesfully halved, using 3 eggs.

SARAH MCLACHLAN'S ASPARAGUS FRITTATA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 F (180 C).
• Remove the tough ends of the asparagus and discard; blanch or steam asparagus for 5 minutes, or until bright green and tender; rinse under cold water and drain thoroughly.
• Beat eggs and milk together; season with nutmeg, salt and pepper; set aside.
• In a ovenproof skillet, preferably cast iron, saute onion in oil until translucent, then add mushrooms and saute until golden brown.
• Add spinach and cook until completely wilted.
• Add chopped tomatoes.
• Pour egg mixture into skillet; stir briefly.
• Sprinkle mozzarella on top, decorate with asparagus and basil and bake 10 to 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
• Serves 4 generously.