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Herb and Asparagus Frittata |
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by lanne, Apr 7, 2008 |
A twist on the traditional Frittata, this dish can be eaten hot or cold and made vegetarian by omitting the smoked ham. |
Ingredients- one dozen eggs
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/8 cup cream
- 4 oz Smoked Ham diced
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese
- ½ pound Asparagus trimmed and diced
- ½ cup chopped Green Onions
- 2 tbsp minced Red Pepper
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh Thyme leaves
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh Tarragon leaves
- Salt and fresh ground Pepper
- 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil (optional)
Method- Break eggs into a large bowl and beat together with cream, Thyme, Tarragon, chives, salt and pepper and cheese. Set aside
- Heat butter in an oven safe non-stick fry pan until it starts to sizzle
- Add Asparagus and ham and cook for 2-3 minutes. .
- Add green onion and cook 1 minute more
- Pour egg mixture into fry pan
- Reduce heat to low and cook about 5 minutes or until the bottom of the Frittata is firm
- Place in pre-heated 350* oven 8-12 minutes until fully set
- Loosen edges with a spatula and turn out onto large plate or serving platter. .
- Garnish with finely chopped chives and drizzle with Extra Virgin Olive Oil (optional)
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