Elegant Spring Vegetable Frittata
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
For Frittata | |
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| 1. | Steam or boil peas, carrots and asparagus until tender, drain well and set aside. |
| 2. | Cook bacon in an ovenproof skillet over low heat until crisp. |
| 3. | Remove with slotted spoon and place on paper towels to drain. |
| 4. | Add vegetable oil to bacon grease (if necessary) to equal 2 tablespoons. |
| 5. | Increase heat to medium/low and add the onion. Cook until transparent, stirring occasionally. |
| 6. | Add vegetable mixture to onions and cook for another 10 minutes. |
| 7. | Meanwhile, in another bowl, beat eggs and salt and pepper together. |
| 8. | Pour over mixture in skillet and add bacon crumbles. Stir gently. |
| 9. | Preheat broiler. |
| 10. | Reduce heat and cover eggs. Cook until almost set. |
| 11. | Remove lid and place under broiler until eggs are lightly browned (about 3 minutes). |
| 12. | Remove from oven and cut into wedges. |
| 13. | **Alternate recipe** Can also be made by substituting 1 cup of cooked, diced potatoes for the veggies. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 289.8 kcal |
| Protein | 17.2 g |
| Fat | 20.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 9.1 g |
| Fiber | 2.3 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
Published on Aug 17, 2024 by Luminița