Pumpkin Pumpkin Seed And Asparagus Frittata Recipes

ASPARAGUS FRITTATA

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler. Melt the butter in a 9-inch cast-iron frying pan. Add the onions and saute until they are softened, about 5 minutes. Add the asparagus and cook until just softened, 2 minutes.
• Whisk together the eggs, cream, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl until smooth. Fold in the feta. Pour the egg mixture over the asparagus mixture and cook until almost set, 2 to 4 minutes. Transfer the skillet to the broiler and cook until golden brown on top, 8 to 10 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

ASPARAGUS, FETA & PUMPKIN SEED SALAD

Steps:

• Wash, pick over, dry and tear up the lettuce.
• Trim the asparagus, and steam it.
• As soon as it is cooked, plunge it into cold water to stop it from cooking any further.
• When it is cool, drain well and cut it into inch long pieces.
• Toast the pumpkin seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until they"pop" and turn light brown.
• Turn them out at once to cool on a plate.
• Cut the feta cheese into 1 cm cubes.
• Mix the oil, vinegar, tamari or soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, cumin and celery seed.
• Arrange the lettuce in a salad bowl, with the asparagus, cheese, and pumpkin seeds over it, and drizzle the dressing over the salad immediately before serving.

PUMPKIN, PUMPKIN SEED AND ASPARAGUS FRITTATA

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a pan, preferably non-stick; add the bacon, onion and garlic and cook for about 2 minutes or until the onions and garlic have begun to soften.
• Add the diced, cooked pumpkin and the pumpkin seeds to the pan, and sauté for about 5 minutes, being careful that they do not burn.
• Add the asparagus tips to the pan.
• Whisk the remaining ingredients together in a bowl until they are well-combined; and season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Pour the egg mixture over the vegetables and cook for 5-7 minutes on a medium heat or until set.
• Place the frittata under a preheated grill for 2 minutes or until golden brown.
• Serve hot or at room temperature with crusty rolls and a salad. Or enjoy it on a picnic or as a take-to-work lunch.
• Notes: To serve this as finger food, cut the cooked frittata into small wedges or squares.