Low Carb Asparagus Frittata Recipes

ASPARAGUS AND JACK CHEESE FRITTATA

Steps:

• Heat the broiler to high and arrange rack in upper third.
• In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, cheese, salt, and freshly ground black pepper until thoroughly combined.
• In a large ovenproof frying pan, heat the oil and the butter over medium-high heat. When it foams, add asparagus, season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Stir in the cilantro. Reduce heat to low, pour in egg mixture, and cook until a 1-inch border of egg mixture is firm, about 3 minutes. (The center of the frittata will not be set at this point.) Place the pan in oven and broil until some spots are browned and eggs are just set, about 2 minutes. Cut into wedges and serve with a side salad. It can be served warm or at room temperature.

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.

ASPARAGUS, CANADIAN BACON, AND CHEESE FRITTATA: LOW CARB

Steps:

• Position an oven rack in the upper part of the oven and preheat the broiler. Whisk the eggs, 3 tablespoons of the cheese, the milk, lemon zest, salt, and pepper to taste together in a bowl.
• Heat the olive oil in an 8-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the asparagus and Canadian bacon, and cook until the asparagus is crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Reduce heat to low, pour the egg mixture into the skillet, stirring gently to distribute the fillings evenly. Cover, and cook until the bottom sets, but does not get too brown, about 9 minutes. Remove the cover, scatter the remaining 1 tablespoon of cheese over the surface. Run the frittata under the broiler until the top sets and browns slightly, about 1 minute. Set aside for about 5 minutes before unmolding. Slip the frittata out of the pan onto a cutting board, cut into wedges. Serve warm or room temperature.

EASY ASPARAGUS FRITTATA

Steps:

• Pre heat oven to 350.
• Trim asparagus and cut into 1-inch pieces on the bias (aka on a diagonal) and steam for 3-4 minutes in the microwave.
• In a large bowl combine egg, egg whites, Swiss cheese, Parmesan cheese, milk and season with salt and pepper.
• Heat butter in a 12-inch skillet and add onion. Saut the onion for 5 minute or until it's fragrant and translucent. Stir in the asparagus and season with salt and pepper.
• Turn off the heat and pour egg mixture into the pan with the veggies. Pop the pan into the oven for 18-20 minutes or until just cooked through. Cool and enjoy!

BAKED ASPARAGUS & CHEESE FRITTATA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Coat a 10-inch pie pan or ceramic quiche dish with cooking spray. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs, tapping out the excess.
• Snap tough ends off asparagus. Slice off the top 2 inches of the tips and reserve. Cut the stalks into 1/2-inch-long slices.
• Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions, bell pepper, garlic and 1/4 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring, until softened, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Add water and the asparagus stalks to the skillet. Cook, stirring, until the asparagus is tender and the liquid has evaporated, about 7 minutes (the mixture should be very dry). Season with salt and pepper. Arrange the vegetables in an even layer in the prepared pan.
• Whisk eggs and egg whites in a large bowl. Add ricotta, parsley, the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper; whisk to blend. Pour the egg mixture over the vegetables, gently shaking the pan to distribute. Scatter the reserved asparagus tips over the top and sprinkle with Gruyere.
• Bake the frittata until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, about 35 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

LOW FAT ASPARAGUS FRITTATA (WITH EGG BEATERS)

Steps:

• Preheat broiler.
• Mix Egg Beaters, cheese and milk in medium bowl until well blended; set aside.
• Spray medium skillet with ovenproof handle with cooking spray; heat over medium heat.
• Add asparagus, onions, salt and pepper; cook and stir 3 minutes, or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
• Add tomatoes; cook 1 minute, stirring occasionally.
• Add Egg Beaters mixture.
• Reduce heat to low; cover skillet with lid. Cook 12 minutes, or until bottom of frittata is set but top is still slightly moist. Remove lid from skillet.
• Place skillet under broiler. Broil 2 minutes, or until top is set but not browned.
• Cut into 4 wedges to serve.

LOW CARB ASPARAGUS FRITTATA

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a 10 inch oven proof pan over medium high heat.
• Add onions and salt, and cook, stirring occasionally until softened, about 3 minutes.
• Add asparagus, reduce heat and cook, covered until it is barely tender, about 6 minutes.
• Pour in eggs and cook until almost set, but still slightly runny on top, about 3 minutes.
• Sprinkle cheese over eggs and put in oven to broil until cheese is melted and browned, about 3 minutes.
• Remove from oven and slide onto a serving plate; cut into wedges.

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.

KETO BREAKFAST FRITTATA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
• Crumble sausage into a 12-inch nonstick, oven-proof skillet over medium heat. Cook until browned, about 4 minutes.
• Meanwhile, whisk eggs in a large bowl. Add cream and hot pepper sauce; mix well.
• Add butter to the skillet with browned sausage and melt around the inside rim of the skillet. Add mushrooms, red bell pepper, onion, salt, and pepper. Cook until onion is soft and translucent, about 4 minutes. Turn off heat and stir in spinach. Cook for 1 minute in hot skillet, then sprinkle with Cheddar cheese. Pour egg mixture on top, making sure all the ingredients are submerged.
• Place skillet in the preheated oven and bake until eggs are set and no longer jiggle, about 20 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to sit for 1 to 2 minutes, before cutting into serving pieces.

ASPARAGUS FRITTATA

Steps:

• 1. Preheat broiler. Mix Egg Beaters, cheese, and milk in a medium bowl until well blended; set aside.
• 2. Spray medium oven-going skillet with cooking spray or wipe thinly with oil. Heat over medium heat. Add asparagus, onion, salt or seasoning salt, and pepper; cook and stir 3 minutes until vegetables are cooked but not too soft. Add tomatoes; cook 1 minute longer, stirring occasionally.
• 3. Pour Egg Beaters mixture into skillet with vegetables. Reduce heat to low; cover skillet with lid. Cook 12 minutes, or until bottom of frittata is set but top is still slightly moist. Remove lid from skillet.
• 4. Place skillet under broiler. Broil 2 minutes, or until top is set but not browned. Cut into 4 wedges to serve.