Herby frittata with asparagus and cheddar
Serves: 4
Time to make: 15 mins
Total cost: $15.24 / $3.81 per serve
(at time of publication)
Ingredients
- 6 free-range eggs
- 1 cup loosely packed, finely grated mature cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cooked kumara, cut into bite-sized pieces (or use potato)
- 1 cup, freshly chopped mixed soft herbs (mint, coriander, parsley, basil)
- ½ tablespoon olive oil
- 1 bunch asparagus, sliced
Instructions
1 Beat the eggs in a bowl. Add half the cheese, the kumara and herbs. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
2 Heat the oil in a large frying pan over a high heat and fry the asparagus for 1 minute, until starting to colour. Turn down the heat, then add the egg mixture and cook gently for 5-6 minutes, until the base is set. (Preheat the grill.)
3 Sprinkle over remaining cheese, then put the frying pan under the grill and cook the frittata for 3-5 minutes until set and golden. Serve with a large salad.
HFG tip
Save any woody asparagus ends to use in stocks, to add extra flavour.
Nutrition Info (per serve)
Kilojoules 1215kJ
Calories 0.00cal
Protein 18.7g
Total fat 20.5g
–Saturated fat 9.1g
Carbohydrates 7.3g
–Sugars 1.4g
Dietary fibre 1.5g
Sodium 295mg
Calcium 275mg
Iron 3.1mg
Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.
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