Savor the flavors of spring and summer with this Mushroom Asparagus Pesto Frittata. Perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a relaxing weekend brunch.
Course
Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner
Cuisine
Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
Prep Time8minutes
Cook Time45minutes
Total Time53minutes
Servings4-6
AuthorJessica Levinson
Ingredients
2teaspoonsolive oil
1small yellow onion,sliced into half moons
10ouncessliced baby bella mushrooms
5ouncesasparagus,cut into 1 1/2" pieces
1/2teaspoonKosher salt,divided
Freshly ground pepper
8eggs
2tablespoonshalf and half
1/4cuppesto
3/4cupParmesan cheese,divided
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray 9-inch pie dish with cooking spray and set aside.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and sauté 3 minutes, until starting to brown. Add mushrooms and sauté 6 to 7 minutes until softened and most of the water has evaporated. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons water to deglaze the pan.
Add asparagus and sauté stirring continuously, 2 to 3 minutes until bright green and slightly tender. (Thicker asparagus may need to be cooked longer and pan may need to be deglazed again.) Add 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat.
In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs and half and half. Stir in pesto, remaining ¼ tsp salt, and pepper, to taste.
Sprinkle 1/2 cup of shredded Parmesan in bottom of pie dish and top with vegetable mixture spread in an even layer. Pour egg and pesto mixture on top and sprinkle with remaining ¼ cup cheese.
Bake frittata for 30 minutes until top is puffed and golden brown.
Recipe Notes
You can use evaporated skim milk or low-fat milk in place of half & half if preferred.