Roasted Asparagus and Goat Cheese Frittata

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This simple frittata is bursting with fresh flavors from smoky, roasted asparagus and creamy, tangy goat cheese. Ideal for entertaining, busy weeknight dinners or a make-ahead breakfast.
Asparagus and Goat Cheese Frittata - The Lemon BowlI can’t believe I’m about to admit this but this was my first time ever making a frittata. WHY ON EARTH DID I WAIT SO LONG?!?!! It could not be easier and it could not be more delicious. I am officially hooked and finally understand why Giada says the word “frittata’ with so much gusto.

Not only is this dish extremely fool-proof, but it is protein-packed and full of nutrients. I’m still nursing so I’m a huge fan of egg yolks for all of the vitamins and minerals. And, I’m still working towards my pre-baby weight so I am trying to get more of my calories from protein vs. carbs.

Think Pink Baby Shower - The Lemon BowlSpeaking of baby, today I am thrilled to be celebrating a SURPRISE Virtual Baby Shower hosted by Caroline + Erin for our beautiful friend Georgia of The Comfort of Cooking. She is getting ready to have a baby girl any day now and I could not be more thrilled for her!! Motherhood is an amazing journey and I can’t wait to see Georgia embrace it with elegance and beauty.

Roasted Asparagus and Goat Cheese Frittata - The Lemon BowlOf course, frittatas are ideal for baby showers, a Mother’s Day brunch or any day time party. Easy to whip up in advance and low maintenance to serve, you can use any ingredients you happen to have on hand. In fact, recently I whipped one up on a Sunday and loved having breakfast ready after a quick 60 seconds in the microwave. 

As always, this recipe is more of a method than a hard and fast rule book. In lieu of asparagus, you can use zucchini, broccoli or Swiss chard. If you don’t have goat cheese, try feta or peccorino. The options are endless.

For more delicious recipes, be sure to see what all of the gals brought to the party:

Congratulations Georgia!! I can’t wait to see your baby girl!!

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Roasted Asparagus and Goat Cheese Frittata
 
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Nutrition Information
  • Serves: 8
  • Serving size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 122
  • Fat: 8 g
  • Saturated fat: 2.8 g
  • Unsaturated fat: 5.2 g
  • Trans fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 1.7 g
  • Sugar: .7 g
  • Sodium: 250 mg
  • Fiber: .6 g
  • Protein: 9.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 185 mg
Recipe type: Entree
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This simple frittata is bursting with fresh flavors from smoky, roasted asparagus and creamy, tangy goat cheese. Ideal for entertaining, busy weeknight dinners or a make-ahead breakfast.
Ingredients
  • 1 bunch asparagus - left whole, stems trimmed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • pinch salt and pepper
  • 8 eggs
  • ¼ cup low fat milk
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 3 ounces goat cheese (or feta)
Instructions
  1. Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees and line a baking sheet with foil.
  2. Toss asparagus with olive oil and a pinch of kosher salt and pepper. Lay in even layer on baking sheet and roast for 10-15 minutes or until slightly charred.
  3. Remove asparagus from the oven and set aside to cool slightly. (Leave oven at 400 degrees.) Cut into bite-sized pieces and set aside, leaving a few whole if you wish to "decorate" the frittata before baking.
  4. Whisk together eggs, milk, salt and pepper in a medium bowl; set aside.
  5. Pre-heat large non-stick, oven-safe pan over medium heat and add chopped asparagus to the pan. Although the asparagus is already cooked, this will allow you to grease the pan a bit with the olive oil from roasting.
  6. Sauté the asparagus for 1 minute before pouring the egg mixture into the pan. Stir once with a rubber spatula then scatter the goat cheese on top as well as the reserved decorative asparagus spears.
  7. Place pan in the oven and bake until eggs are set, 12-18 minutes.
  8. Remove from the oven and slice in eighths. Serve warm, room temperature or chilled.

 

Comments

  1. says

    I have never made a frittata either but this is making me want to try one STAT! How sweet of y’all to put this together for Georgia!

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  2. says

    Oooh. I bet Georgia will love all the protein and minerals and things in this frittata! Perfect for the soon-to-be-mommy. :)

    I’ve never even tried a frittata (don’t like eggs) but my husband loves them. Going to bookmark this for when we have brunch! Thanks for bringing something (savory!) to the baby shower. :)

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  3. says

    Yippyyyyyy welcome to frittata land! Pretty amazing for your first go-round! I’ve been obsessed with asparagus lately and am ALWAYS up for some tasty tangy goat cheese. Basically, I want to eat the whole thing to myself :)

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  11. says

    Liz, this is amazing and you are SO sweet to join in on a virtual shower for me – what a huge surprise!! Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful spring frittata. Love all that goat cheese, hehe. I can’t wait to try it! ♥

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  14. says

    Frittatas are one of our go-to meals when there just isn’t time to make anything else. My kids love them! It looks as though you nailed the art of making the perfect frittata on the first try.

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  25. says

    Fritattas are one of my favorite everything but the kitchen sink dinners! Or breakfasts. Or brunches. Basically, I could eat fritatta all day every day and be pretty happy. Love the goat cheese asparagus combo!

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