mediterranean asparagus frittata

By á-7976

Ingredients

• 1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed
• cooking spray
• 1 tbl olive oil
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms
• 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1/2 cup shredded basil leaves
• 7 eggs, beaten
• 1/2 cup cold water
• 3/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese, divided

Preparation

Step 1

preheat oven to 400
cut off asparagus tips; microwave on high for 1 min. set aside. cut remaining asparagus stalks into 1 inch pieces
coat a lg ovenproof saute pan with cooking spray. add olive oil to the pan and heat over med heat. add asparagus stalks, mushrooms, and bell pepper; cook for 2-3 min or until asparagus is crisp tender. sprinkle with salt, red pepper flakes and basil.
blend eggs and water; pour into the pan. sprinkle with 1/2 cup parmesan. arrange asparagus tips over the eggs, then sprinkle with the remaining parmesan.
cook over med heat for 8-10 min or until almost cooked through. place in the oven for another 5-10 min, or until puffed and golden.