Asparagus Fingerling Potatoes And Shallot Frittata Recipes

POTATO & ASPARAGUS FRITTATA

Steps:

• Add the chopped potatoes to a small cooking pot, cover with water and bring to a boil. Cook over a medium-high heat for 6-8 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. Drain the water and then pat dry.
• Preheat the oven to broil.
• Put a tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet (about 10 inches in diameter) over a medium high-heat. When hot, add the onion. Sprinkle with salt & pepper and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the chopped asparagus and boiled/dried potatoes and cook another 2-3 minutes.
• Meanwhile, beat the eggs in a mixing jug. Add in the salt, pepper & parmesan. Pour the egg mixture over the top of the veggies. Sprinkle the goats cheese and the basil over the top of the eggs.
• Let the frittata cook undisturbed for 7-10 minutes, until the eggs are just about set. Place the frittata in the oven about 5 to 7 inches from the heat and broil until the eggs puff and are just set and the cheese is golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
• Serve hot, warm or at room temperature. Leftovers can be kept in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

FRITTATA WITH ASPARAGUS, TOMATO, AND FONTINA

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler. Whisk the eggs, cream, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper in a medium bowl to blend. Set aside. Heat the oil and butter in a 9 1/2-inch-diameter nonstick ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add the asparagus and saute until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Raise the heat to medium-high. Add the tomato and a pinch of salt and saute 2 minutes longer. Pour the egg mixture over the asparagus mixture and cook for a few minutes until the eggs start to set. Sprinkle with cheese. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until the frittata is almost set but the top is still runny, about 2 minutes. Place the skillet under the broiler. Broil until the top is set and golden brown on top, about 5 minutes. Let the frittata stand 2 minutes. Using a rubber spatula, loosen the frittata from skillet and slide the frittata onto a plate.

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.

ASPARAGUS, FINGERLING POTATOES AND SHALLOT FRITTATA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375°.
• In a 10-inch non-stick skillet, heat 3 tablespoons of the oil together with the butter over low heat.
• When the butter has melted, add the shallots and potatoes, season with salt and pepper and cook, covered, until the potatoes are tender, stirring often.
• Transfer the mixture to a colander, drain well and set aside.
• In a large bowl, combine the eggs and 1/2 cup of the Parmesan, season with salt and pepper and whisk until well blended.
• Fold in the reserved asparagus and the potato/shallot mixture.
• Add the remaining olive oil to the skillet and set over medium heat.
• When hot, add the egg mixture and disperse the asparagus and potatoes evenly among the eggs.
• Cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until the bottom is just set.
• Sprinkle the top of the egg mixture with the remaining Parmesan and bake in the center of the preheated oven, for about 16 to 20 minutes or until the eggs are set and the top is lightly browned.
• Remove the frittata from the oven.
• Loosen the frittata if necessary by running a spatula around the insides of the skillet and carefully slide the frittata onto a large serving platter.
• Garnish with fresh chives and serve warm or at room temperature, cut into wedges, accompanied by a well-seasoned green salad and a crusty French baguette.

ASPARAGUS-MUSHROOM FRITTATA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, ricotta cheese, lemon juice, salt and pepper. In a 10-in. ovenproof skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add asparagus, onion, red pepper and mushrooms; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until onion and pepper are tender., Remove from heat; remove asparagus from skillet. Reserve eight spears; cut remaining asparagus into 2-in. pieces. Return cut asparagus to skillet; stir in egg mixture. Arrange reserved asparagus spears over eggs to resemble spokes of a wheel., Bake, uncovered, 20-25 minutes or until eggs are completely set. Let stand 5 minutes. Cut into wedges.

ASPARAGUS FRITTATA WITH BURRATA AND HERB PESTO

Steps:

• Rinse asparagus, and pat dry. Cut into 1-inch pieces on the diagonal, or into julienne strips if preferred. Set aside.
• In blender or small food processor, purée olive oil, basil and parsley to make a thin pesto. Season with salt and pepper.
• Put a 10-inch cast-iron skillet or other nonstick omelet pan over medium-high heat. When hot, add butter and swirl to coat pan, then add asparagus. Season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring for about a minute without browning.
• Quickly pour in eggs and stir with a wooden spoon, as if making scrambled eggs. Tilt pan and lift mixture at the edges to allow any runny egg from the top to make its way to the bottom. After 3 or 4 minutes, the frittata should be mostly set. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
• Lay a lid over the skillet, and turn off the heat. Leave for a minute or so, until frittata is moist and just done. (Alternatively, place pan under a hot broiler for a minute or so.)
• Set whole burrata in the center of frittata. Drizzle with herb pesto. Pierce burrata with tip of a knife and spoon contents over frittata. Cut frittata into wedges and serve directly from pan, garnished with basil leaves.

EASY ASPARAGUS FRITTATA

Steps:

• Heat olive oil and butter in a 9-inch nonstick pan over medium heat and cook asparagus, stirring occasionally, until soft but still firm to the bite, 10 to 15 minutes.
• Beat eggs in a bowl until frothy. Stir in Parmesan cheese and milk; season with salt and pepper. Pour egg mixture over asparagus and cook until eggs are set, 10 to 15 minutes.
• Invert frittata onto a plate and garnish with parsley.