Dilly Asparagus Frittata Recipes

ASPARAGUS FRITTATA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 180ºC/gas 4.
• Beat the eggs with a little sea salt and black pepper.
• Heat the oil and butter in a 19cm ovenproof frying pan or cast-iron dish over a medium heat. Trim and add the asparagus for 5 minutes.
• Add the eggs, cook for 3 minutes then bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden and fluffy.
• Serve hot or cold, with a drizzle of hot sauce, such as harissa, if you like.

FETA ASPARAGUS FRITTATA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Place 1/2 in. of water and asparagus in a large skillet; bring to a boil. Cook, covered, until asparagus is crisp-tender, 3-5 minutes; drain. Cool slightly., In a bowl, whisk together eggs, cream, salt and pepper. Chop 2 asparagus spears. In an 8-in. cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, heat oil over medium heat until hot. Saute green onions, garlic and chopped asparagus 1 minute. Stir in egg mixture; cook, covered, over medium heat until eggs are nearly set, 3-5 minutes. Top with whole asparagus spears and cheese., Bake until eggs are completely set, 7-9 minutes.

FETA AND DILL FRITTATA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350˚. Whisk the eggs, 1/4 cup yogurt, the dill, turmeric, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl. Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in an 8-inch ovenproof nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the scallions and cook, stirring, until softened, about 30 seconds. Pour in the egg mixture. As the edges start to set, scrape them with a rubber spatula and push the cooked egg toward the middle of the pan. Continue doing this until the eggs are about half cooked, 2 to 3 minutes, then stop stirring and let the edges set, about 30 seconds. Sprinkle the feta on top.
• Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake until the frittata is set and just a little soft in the middle when pressed, 13 to 15 minutes. Let cool in the skillet for a few minutes, then slide out onto a cutting board.
• Meanwhile, slice the cucumbers and toss with 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Let sit 5 minutes, then drain off any liquid. Stir in the remaining 1/4 cup yogurt and the lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.
• Warm the pitas in the oven, about 3 minutes; tear into quarters. Cut the frittata into wedges and divide among plates along with the cucumber salad and pita. Top the cucumber salad with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and the pomegranate seeds.

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.

SALMON AND ASPARAGUS FRITTATA

Steps:

• In medium bowl, beat eggs, milk and pepper until well blended.
• In 10-inch nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add asparagus; cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until crisp-tender.
• Reduce heat to medium-low. Add egg mixture to skillet; gently stir in salmon. Cover; cook 6 to 8 minutes or until eggs are set. (Do not stir.) Sprinkle with cheese; cover and cook 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.

DILLY PICKLED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Wash, drain and trim asparagus; cut into 4-1/2-in. spears. Discard ends or save for another use. Place asparagus in a large container; cover with ice water. In each of six 1-pint jars, place half of a garlic clove, 1 teaspoon dill seed, 1 teaspoon mustard seed and six peppercorns., In a Dutch oven, bring the water, vinegar, sugar and salt to a boil. Drain asparagus; pack in jars to within 1/2 in. of top. , Carefully ladle hot mixture into hot pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles, wipe rims and adjust lids. Process for 20 minutes in a boiling-water canner.