Asparagus and Leek Frittata
Posted: 05/08/2013
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Asparagus and leek frittata is a perfect brunch offering for everyone, including vegetarians. Light, fresh and delicious.
Brunch week continues, and what brunch is complete without an egg dish of some sort? A frittata, a quiche, an omelette, and let’s not forget a beautiful poached egg.
About this asparagus and leek frittata:
I am obsessed with the fact that spring is finally here so I decided to do a spring-inspired frittata with asparagus and leeks. I kept the flavors simple and fresh, but this asparagus and leek frittata would also be great with some fresh herbs–parsley or dill would be fantastic.
I didn’t put cheese in the frittata (I KNOW! So weird.), but it would be perfect with cheese, and a lot of it. Of course, I’m trying to slim down and the flavors are fantastic without cheese. But let’s be honest, cheese never hurt matters any.
How to wash leeks:
If you’ve never worked with leeks before, make sure to cut them up and toss them around in a bowl of cold water. The dirt will all sink to the bottom and you’ll be able to fish nice clean leeks out of the water. Make sure you do it this way unless you want a gritty frittata. Ick.
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Asparagus and leek frittata is a perfect brunch offering for everyone, including vegetarians. Light, fresh and delicious.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 pound fresh asparagus, washed and cut into 1.5-inch pieces
- 1 leek, washed and sliced in 1/4-inch half-moons (green and white)
- 12 eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- In an oven-safe skillet, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add leeks, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 6-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until nearly cooked through and softened. Add asparagus and cook for an additional five minutes or until it is tender, but still crisp.
- Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, and additional salt and pepper.
- Once asparagus is cooked, add egg mixture, reduce heat to low, and cook for 1 minute, stirring gently. Move to preheated oven and bake for 23-25 minutes or until eggs are set.
- May be served hot, room temperature, or even cold.
Nutrition Information
Serving: 1slice, Calories: 150kcal, Carbohydrates: 3g, Protein: 11g, Fat: 11g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g, Cholesterol: 283mg, Sodium: 153mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g
This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.
Husband’s take: He ate this for breakfast a few days and loved it.
Changes I would make: None are necessary.
Difficulty: Easy!
Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen says
This sounds perfect for brunch or dinner! (And I have that skillet too, love it.)
Bree {Skinny Mommy} says
I love frittatas. The Laughing Cow Lite Swiss wedges make them super creamy too!
Rachel Gurk says
Oooh! That sounds fantastic!
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
I love frittata for breakfast or brunch! Yours looks gorgeous, Rachel!
Rachel Gurk says
Thanks Anna!
Tracey says
I love this, asparagus and leeks are two of my favorites!!
Erin | The Law Student's Wife says
Asparagus and leeks are two of my all-time favorite spring veggies. And with eggs? Simple and perfect!
Stephanie @ Eat. Drink. Love. says
Frittatas are the perfect thing to serve for brunch! Asparagus is one of my favorite veggies to add too!