Egg White Asparagus Frittata with Goat Cheese
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This light and fluffy asparagus frittata recipe is baked like a casserole, with egg whites, fresh asparagus, and soft goat cheese. It’s perfect as an appetizer, supper or brunch dish, as well as for your weekly healthy meal prep.
Allow me to introduce you to a magical Italian-style egg and asparagus frittata to serve for brunch or lunch. If you’re searching for easy-to-make asparagus recipes this is one to try!
This particular frittata recipe is baked, which makes the method a little different from the usual stovetop one. It’s filled with fresh asparagus and creamy, tangy goat cheese.
Since the recipe is based on egg whites, cheese and a splash of cream, all you need to do is stir the ingredients together in a bowl.
Then just pour the mixture into a baking dish over sliced asparagus, and pop the whole thing into the oven to bake for about 30 minutes.
Then comes the magic part — slices of tender, protein-packed frittata will serve you well in so many situations.
What is frittata?
A frittata is basically an omelet in another language, and it’s one of the most humble, down-to-earth dishes you can make.
Just like an omelet or quiche, a frittata can be filled with zucchini or any number of tasty meaty-cheesy-vegetably-things, including odds and ends from the fridge.
But the difference is that compared to a picture-perfect omelet or quiche, frittata is totally unfussy by nature. It’s supposed to look a little bit rustic, with a golden and somewhat craggy top.
Next to scrambled eggs, a frittata is the most democratic of egg dishes. That’s because the person making it doesn’t need to have fancy cooking-school technical skills, like folding (the classic French-style omelette) or pastry-making (more French, as in quiche)
In my book, that makes frittata the ultimate meal solution for a slew of different occasions. So many possibilities!
My frittata is made with egg whites only (no yolks), so it turns out as fluffy as all get-out, with a silky-smooth texture.
Nothing wrong with yolks, but omitting them here yields an exceptionally light and good-for-you dish that is of course, full of asparagus.
Best pan to use:
- This frittata is made with 1 quart of store-bought egg whites (4 cups of egg whites). It turns out thick and cake-like when it’s baked in a dish or pan with a 3-quart capacity. I used rectangular dish, but you can also use an 8 x 8-inch square baker.
- If you want to double the recipe, use a 9 x 13 x 2-inch pan and keep an eye on it — plan on adding 5-10 minutes to the baking time.
Egg White Asparagus Frittata with Goat Cheese
Ingredients
- 1 pound (450 g) asparagus, tough lower stalks trimmed
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot
- 1 quart (1000 ml) pasteurized egg whites (or from approximately 2 dozen eggs)
- ¼ cup (60 ml) heavy cream
- 4 ounces (125 g) soft goat cheese or feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 (200 C) degrees. Oil a 3-quart baking dish.
- Set aside 5 or 6 whole asparagus spears. Chop the rest into ½-inch pieces. Arrange the chopped pieces and the shallot in the bottom of the dish.
- Whisk the egg whites, cream, cheese, chives, 3/4 teaspoon salt and about 8 grinds of black pepper in a large bowl until well combined. Pour into the baking dish. Arrange the asparagus spears on top.
- Bake 30-35 minutes, until the frittata is puffed, golden on the edges and the center is set.
- Cool about 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Karen’s Notes and Tips
- Serve the sliced frittata alongside a few handfuls of baby greens, if you like.
- Keep leftover frittata in the refrigerator up to 3 days. Reheat slices in microwave for 40-60 seconds on high or 15 minutes in a 350 degree oven.
- To bake the frittata, use an 8 x 8-inch baking dish or one with a 3-quart capacity. I used this rectangular baking dish.
Nutrition
Nutrition facts are calculated by third-party software. If you have specific dietary needs, please refer to your favorite calculator.
How to serve frittata:
- Slice the cooled frittata into bite-sized pieces and serve as an appetizer with some chilled white wine or prosecco.
- Make a light supper or brunch dish, served warm or at room temperature along with a simple green salad and crusty bread.
- Put leftover frittata in the fridge, and enjoy for breakfast, lunch or on-the-go snack for days. Perfect for a picnic!
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Made this frittata for my grandparents with strict diets, and they loved it!