Spring Brunch Frittata Asparagus (Printer View)

Fluffy frittata with tender asparagus, creamy goat cheese, and fresh herbs ideal for a spring meal.

# Components:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 bunch asparagus (about 7 oz), trimmed and cut into 3/4 inch pieces
02 - 1 small red onion, finely chopped
03 - 1 cup baby spinach, roughly chopped

→ Dairy

04 - 6 large eggs
05 - 1/4 cup whole milk
06 - 3.5 oz goat cheese, crumbled
07 - 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese

→ Herbs & Seasonings

08 - 2 tbsp fresh chives, finely sliced
09 - 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
10 - 1/2 tsp salt
11 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
12 - Pinch of red pepper flakes

→ For Cooking

13 - 2 tbsp olive oil
14 - 1 tbsp unsalted butter

# Method steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F.
02 - In a large ovenproof skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add red onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened.
03 - Add asparagus and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until just tender. Add spinach and cook until wilted, about 1 minute.
04 - In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, and half of the chives and dill.
05 - Reduce heat to low. Pour egg mixture evenly over the vegetables in the pan. Dollop goat cheese evenly on top and sprinkle with Parmesan.
06 - Cook undisturbed for 4-5 minutes, until the edges begin to set but the center is still slightly runny.
07 - Transfer skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, until the frittata is just set in the center and lightly golden.
08 - Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with remaining herbs and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Slice into wedges and serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It feeds a crowd without making you feel trapped in the kitchen, which means more time actually enjoying people.
  • Spring vegetables taste brighter here than anywhere else, somehow making asparagus and spinach feel luxurious instead of obligatory.
02 -
  • The frittata keeps cooking after it comes out of the oven, so pulling it when it still looks slightly underdone in the absolute center is the secret to texture—overcooking it even by a few minutes turns it from silky to chalky.
  • Using a proper ovenproof skillet (cast iron or stainless steel with an oven-safe handle) changes everything; without one, you're stuck transferring it to a baking dish and losing the beautiful crust that forms on the bottom.
03 -
  • If you're cooking for picky eaters, chop everything small so it hides and integrates rather than announcing itself as a vegetable.
  • Adding the goat cheese dollops rather than mixing it in means you get creamy pockets with every bite instead of a uniform texture throughout.
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