Elegant Spring Vegetable Frittata
Ingredients: 8
Delight in this exquisite frittata brimming with vibrant spring vegetables and savory bacon. A sophisticated dish that is perfect for brunch or a light dinner.
Ingredients
½ | cup peas |
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½ | cup carrot, thinly sliced |
½ | cup asparagus, sliced into 1 inch pieces |
4 | slices bacon, diced |
vegetable oil, if needed | |
1 | onion, diced |
8 | eggs |
salt and pepper |
Instructions
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For Frittata
- Steam or boil peas, carrots and asparagus until tender, drain well and set aside.
- Cook bacon in an ovenproof skillet over low heat until crisp.
- Remove with slotted spoon and place on paper towels to drain.
- Add vegetable oil to bacon grease (if necessary) to equal 2 tablespoons.
- Increase heat to medium/low and add the onion. Cook until transparent, stirring occasionally.
- Add vegetable mixture to onions and cook for another 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in another bowl, beat eggs and salt and pepper together.
- Pour over mixture in skillet and add bacon crumbles. Stir gently.
- Preheat broiler.
- Reduce heat and cover eggs. Cook until almost set.
- Remove lid and place under broiler until eggs are lightly browned (about 3 minutes).
- Remove from oven and cut into wedges.
- **Alternate recipe** Can also be made by substituting 1 cup of cooked, diced potatoes for the veggies.
Aug 17, 2024