Asparagus Fingerling Potatoes And Shallot Frittata Recipes

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 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.

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.

ASPARAGUS AND POTATO FRITTATA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350f.
• Put potato in saucepan and cover with water by 3 inches. Cover pan and bring to boil over high heat; boil 5 minutes.
• Add asparagus and boil an additional 2 minutes.
• Drain and set aside to cool.
• Combine whole eggs and egg whites, milk, salt, baking powder, and three tablespoons of the parmesan cheese in a bowl. Mix in the potato and asparagus.
• Heat an oven proof nonstick pan, spray with nonstick spray and add the onion.
• Cook, stirring occasionally for two minutes.
• Add the egg mixture and reduce heat to medium.
• Cover and cook until almost set, about ten minutes.
• Uncover the skillet and sprinkle remaining parmesan cheese.
• Transfer to the oven to cook for about five minutes, until browned.
• Invert onto a plate and cut into wedges prior to serving.