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Asparagus Frittata with Tomato and Parmesan

A thick Italian-style frittata of blanched asparagus, scallion, garlic, tomato and basil in Parmesan-scented eggs, set on the stovetop and browned under the grill. Good hot or at room temperature.

  • YieldServes 4
  • Hands-on30 min
  • Total41 min
  • Difficulty

Ingredients

  • 12 stalksthin fresh asparagus, trimmed
  • 6large eggs
  • to tastefine sea salt, plus more for the blanching water
  • to tasteblack pepper, freshly ground
  • 30 gParmesan, grated (about 1/3 cup)
  • 1 tbspextra virgin olive oil
  • 2scallions, whites and tender greens, thinly sliced
  • 1 clovegarlic, minced
  • 1ripe plum tomato, seeded and diced
  • 2 tspfresh basil, chopped, plus whole leaves to garnish

Diet

  • Vegetarian (lacto-ovo)
  • Mediterranean
  • Lower sugar

Contains

  • Dairy
  • Egg
  • Birds' eggs (any)
  • Olive
  • Nightshades (any)
  • Tomato
  • Onion family (any)
  • Garlic
  • Scallion (green onion)
  • Asparagus
  • Basil
  • Black and white pepper
  • Histamine (aged and fermented foods)
  • Tyramine

Taste

  • Sweet
  • Sour / bright
  • Salty
  • Umami / savory
  • Bitter
  • Richness / fat
  • Herbal / fresh

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Stovetop

Season

  • Spring

Occasion

  • Weeknight

Effort

  • 20–45 min active
  • 30–60 min total
  • Difficulty 2
  • Make-ahead friendly
  • Leftovers-friendly
  • Kid-friendly

Nutrition

  • Calories: low
  • Protein: moderate
  • Carbs: low
  • Fat: moderate
  • Fiber: moderate
  • Sodium: low

Budget

  • Budget: low

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