Provocative Asparagus Frittata – Alina Reyzelman

Provocative Asparagus Frittata

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp. butter
  • 3 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1/2 lb. (600 g) fresh asparagus
  • 1 tomato
  • 6 eggs
  • 1 tsp. water
  • 1 tsp. chopped fresh thyme
  • 3 tbsp. freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Italian seasoning
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Preparation

  1. Melt butter in a skillet, and stir in olive oil and asparagus.
  2. Cook until the asparagus is tender, for about 5 minutes.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together eggs, chopped tomato, water, and thyme. Pour into the skillet, and cook for five minutes.
  4. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven at 325° F (165° C). Bake frittata for 10–15 minutes, until eggs are ready.
  5. Sprinkle a dish with Italian seasoning to add a bit of Mediterranean flavour to the frittata. Top the mixture with Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses.
  6. Turn on the broiler, and broil until cheeses are melted.