Mini Asparagus And Mint Frittatas Recipes

ASPARAGUS AND MINT FRITTATA

Steps:

• Heat oven to 500 degrees.
• Bring a large stockpot of water to a boil. Add a pinch of salt and asparagus. Blanch until asparagus is bright green and tender, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat, drain, and set aside. Season well with salt and pepper.
• Break eggs into a bowl, and lightly beat with a whisk or fork. Season with salt and pepper. Add half of the chopped mint and a heaping tablespoon of Parmesan cheese. Stir to combine.
• Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat in each of two 10-inch ovenproof nonstick skillets. (Note: This recipe can also be prepared in one 12-inch nonstick skillet; follow the cooking instructions for Ricotta and Herb Frittata.) Rotate the skillets to coat all sides with olive oil. Divide the egg mixture equally among the skillets, and reduce heat to low. Cook, loosening the eggs at the sides from time to time with a rubber spatula. The eggs will be slightly runny.
• Add 4 asparagus spears to each skillet in a fan pattern. Divide the remaining Parmesan, and sprinkle over eggs and asparagus. Transfer to a 500 degrees.oven, and bake until just set, about 30 seconds. Using a rubber spatula, loosen the frittata from the pan, and transfer to a warm plate. Garnish with the remaining chopped mint. Serve in wedges.

MINTED ASPARAGUS FRITTATA

Steps:

• Preheat broiler. Whisk first 5 ingredients and 2 tablespoons Parmesan in medium bowl to blend. Heat oil in medium nonstick broilerproof skillet over medium heat. Add asparagus and toss to coat. Cover skillet; cook until asparagus is crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Add onions; stir 30 seconds. Stir in egg mixture. Cover, reduce heat to low and cook until almost set on top, about 8 minutes.
• Sprinkle frittata with remaining 1 tablespoon Parmesan. Broil until top is set and starts to brown, about 2 minutes. Slide spatula around frittata to loosen; slide out onto plate and serve.

MINI PROSCIUTTO & ASPARAGUS FRITTATAS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Grease a 12-hole muffin tin and line each hole with a slice of prosciutto to cover the base and sides. Heat oil in a small frying pan and cook onion for 5 mins, until soft. Meanwhile, snap the tip ends off the asparagus and set aside. Finely slice the stalks and add to the onions when soft. Cook for 2-3 mins more, then remove and cool.
• Beat the eggs, milk and ¾ of the Parmesan together. Add some onion mix to each muffin hole. Divide over the egg mix, then top with the asparagus tip ends. Sprinkle over the remaining Parmesan and cook for 18-20 mins or until set.
• Allow to cool for a few mins then remove from tin and eat warm or cold.

MAPLE ASPARAGUS MINI FRITTATAS

Steps:

• Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add asparagus, cover, and steam until tender, 2 to 4 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray 6 muffin cups with cooking spray.
• Whisk milk, eggs, maple syrup, salt, and pepper together in a bowl.
• Place 1 asparagus half and about 1 teaspoon onion into each of the prepared muffin cups. Pour about 1/4 cup egg mixture into each muffin cup; sprinkle each with Swiss cheese.
• Bake in the preheated oven until frittatas are golden and puffed, about 25 minutes. Remove promptly and let cool only a few minutes, as they will deflate, like a souffle.

MINI ASPARAGUS AND MINT FRITTATAS

Steps:

• Heat oil in a medium frypan, snap woody ends off asparagus, and cook for 5 minutes or until bright green and tender. Remove from pan and chop into bite sized pieces.
• In a large bowl whisk together eggs , add cooked asparagus and remaining ingredients and stir through. Spoon mixture into a well greased 12 hole muffin pan and bake for 15 - 20 minutes at 180°C / 350 F, or until cooked through.