Asparagus Frittata Recipe
Ingredients
3/4 pound fresh asparagus spears or one 10 ounce package frozen cut asparagus
6 eggs
3/4 cup low fat cottage cheese
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
Nonstick spray coating
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 small tomato, cut into wedges
Directions
Cook fresh asparagus spears in a small amount of boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes or till crisp tender; drain.
Reserve 3 spears for garnish; cut remaining asparagus into 1 inch pieces.
Or, cook frozen asparagus according to package directions; drain.
Set aside.
Meanwhile, in a medium mixing bowl beat eggs till foamy.
Beat in cottage cheese, mustard, salt, and pepper; set aside.
Spray a 10 inch ovenproof skillet with nonstick spray coating.
Cook mushrooms over medium heat till just tender.
Stir in asparagus pieces.
Pour egg mixture over mushrooms and asparagus. (If using fresh asparagus, arrange the 3 reserved spears on top.)
Cook mixture over low heat about 5 minutes or till mixture bubbles slightly and begins to set around the edges.
Bake frittata, uncovered, in a 400° oven about 10 minutes or till set.
Garnish each serving with tomato.
Reserve 3 spears for garnish; cut remaining asparagus into 1 inch pieces.
Or, cook frozen asparagus according to package directions; drain.
Set aside.
Meanwhile, in a medium mixing bowl beat eggs till foamy.
Beat in cottage cheese, mustard, salt, and pepper; set aside.
Spray a 10 inch ovenproof skillet with nonstick spray coating.
Cook mushrooms over medium heat till just tender.
Stir in asparagus pieces.
Pour egg mixture over mushrooms and asparagus. (If using fresh asparagus, arrange the 3 reserved spears on top.)
Cook mixture over low heat about 5 minutes or till mixture bubbles slightly and begins to set around the edges.
Bake frittata, uncovered, in a 400° oven about 10 minutes or till set.
Garnish each serving with tomato.