Cheddar Asparagus Frittata - Low calorie/Low Carb
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- Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
7 - Large Eggs1 lb - Fresh raw asparagus (cut into 1" pieces)1 medium sweet onion (chopped)2 Tbsp - Extra Virgin Olive Oil1/2 cup of half and half3/4 cup of shredded cheddar cheese1 tsp Garlic Powder1/4 tsp Sea Salt
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Heat oil in cast iron skillet on stove (med. heat). Add chopped onion and let it begin to soften (about 4 minutes). Add cut asparagus pieces and mix with oil and onion. Let soften for about 2-3 minutes.
In separate bowl, take eggs, half and half, garlic powder and sea salt and whisk until smooth and fluffy. Add cheese and whisk until thoroughly mixed.
Take egg mixture and pour over the asparagus, directly into the skillet. This should cover the entire pan. Let sit a couple of minutes, until you see the edges of the eggs are starting to pull away from the pan. The place entire skillet in the oven for about 20 minutes or until the center is cooked through and springs back when touched.
Serve while hot! Garnish with fresh parsley for a nice touch!
Serving Size: makes 8 triangle pieces
Number of Servings: 8
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BAMAJULES.
Heat oil in cast iron skillet on stove (med. heat). Add chopped onion and let it begin to soften (about 4 minutes). Add cut asparagus pieces and mix with oil and onion. Let soften for about 2-3 minutes.
In separate bowl, take eggs, half and half, garlic powder and sea salt and whisk until smooth and fluffy. Add cheese and whisk until thoroughly mixed.
Take egg mixture and pour over the asparagus, directly into the skillet. This should cover the entire pan. Let sit a couple of minutes, until you see the edges of the eggs are starting to pull away from the pan. The place entire skillet in the oven for about 20 minutes or until the center is cooked through and springs back when touched.
Serve while hot! Garnish with fresh parsley for a nice touch!
Serving Size: makes 8 triangle pieces
Number of Servings: 8
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BAMAJULES.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 178.4
- Total Fat: 12.5 g
- Cholesterol: 171.9 mg
- Sodium: 233.4 mg
- Total Carbs: 5.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.0 g
- Protein: 10.0 g
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