The tall, fluffy asparagus frittata cooked in a skillet is a simple yet flavorful preparation, perfect if you want a soft, airy texture thanks to a clever trick: for a perfect asparagus frittata, the secret is milk, which helps incorporate air and makes the mixture creamier.
Knowing how to make the asparagus frittata this way not only gives you a tasty and nutritious dish, but also lets you benefit from the properties of asparagus, rich in fiber, vitamins A, C and E, folic acid and minerals — great for body detox, intestinal well-being and immune system support — making this dish both delicious and ideal for healthy, quick cooking.
Also, the asparagus are not fried but blanched for a few minutes to keep the frittata as wholesome as possible.
The addition of Parmesan gives it that extra touch of flavor, making it really tasty.
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Budget-friendly
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Cooking time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 4Servings
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Spring
Ingredients for clever asparagus frittata
- 18 oz asparagus
- 5 eggs
- 3 tbsp milk
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- to taste fine salt
Tools
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Pan
- 1 Hand whisk
- 1 Cutting board
- 1 Knife
- 1 Saucepan
Steps for clever asparagus frittata
To prepare the delicious clever asparagus frittata, start by removing the toughest part of the asparagus stalks: they will snap off naturally with a little pressure from your hands. Then wash them thoroughly under running water.
On a cutting board, slice them into rounds that are not too thin.
Fill a saucepan with water and bring to a boil. Once boiling, add the asparagus and cook for about 5-6 minutes until they are tender but not falling apart. Then drain them and let them cool.
Meanwhile, in a bowl whisk the eggs with a hand whisk with salt, add the milk and Parmesan and mix well. Finally add the previously cooked asparagus at room temperature.
Heat an 8.7-in pan or a 9.5-in pan if you want it less thick, previously oiled with the extra virgin olive oil, over medium heat; when the oil is hot, pour in the mixture. Cook over low heat with a lid for about 5-7 minutes or until it has set. Flip it by sliding it onto a flat plate or the lid, and cook for another 5 minutes over low heat.
When cooking is finished, slice and serve either hot or cold. Enjoy — Barbara!
Storage: clever asparagus frittata
The clever asparagus frittata can be kept at room temperature for a few hours or refrigerated wrapped in cling film or stored in an airtight container for 2 days. Before serving, let it come to room temperature for a while or heat it with a drizzle of oil in a pan.
You can freeze it.
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