This easy Feta and Asparagus Frittata is packed full of greens and protein for a simple, but filling lunch that is perfect for spring time. Eggs, cheese and veggies - what more could you need?
We couldn't be happier when asparagus season rolls round, as it's one of our favourite vegetables and this is one of our favourite ways to use it. Baked in to a frittata it still maintains some of its crunch, whilst being perfectly cooked in the middle. The creaminess of the frittata is a delicious combination too. Eat as a snack, or serve as a light lunch with a salad.
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Why should you try it?
- A good way to use up loads of eggs
- Low Carb
- Easy to adapt
- Packed full of green
- Stores well in the fridge for a few days
Step by step
One: Preheat your oven to 200°C/390°F/Gas 6. Chop the woody ends off the asparagus.
Two: Whisk the eggs and creme fraiche together and season.
Three: Grease an oven proof dish and add half the peas to the bottom, pour over the egg mixture, add the rest of the peas, asparagus and crumble the feta on top.
Four: Cook in the oven for 30-35 minutes, until the eggs are cooked.
What other vegetables to use
This frittata really is all about the asparagus, so it is the star of the show here, but that doesn't mean we can't add some extra greens. We have added some frozen peas (although you can use fresh) for a greens boost. You could mix in some chopped spinach too. We have also made this with chopped cherry tomatoes and some sun dried tomatoes before too. You could add chopped bell peppers, and even some slices of cooked potato if you wanted to make this a little more filling.
What cheese to use
We used feta, as it just has so much flavour, but you could swap it for pretty much any cheese. We have made this with Parmesan, cheddar, Gruyere and mozzarella before. You could even make it with a mixture of a couple of different cheeses.
What to serve it with
This is such a lovely and light dish, you can either keep it that way by serving it with a big green salad and a slice of sour dough bread, or you could make it in to more of a filling meal by serving it with some Homemade Garlic Potato Wedges.
Tenderstem broccoli or green beans make a good side dish for this if you want to add even more greens too.
Make this into egg muffins
If you wanted to make little individual versions of this, then you could cook them in a greased muffin tin instead. Cooking time would need to be reduced by about 10 minutes though. They make great little hand held snacks, which are perfect for a picnic or lunch box.
FAQs
We love making this asparagus frittata as part of our weekly food prep and this one works great for it. It will keep in the fridge in an air tight container for 3-4 days. We slice it up and then add it to packed lunches or just for a quick snack out of the fridge.
Extra tips
- You can add some chopped spinach to this for some extra green.
- Make this a more filling frittata by adding some slices of cooked potato.
- Keep it a light meal by serving with a big green salad.
- It will keep in the fridge in an air tight container for up to 3 days.
- Add extra flavour by sprinkling with fresh chopped basil just before serving.
- Make individual versions of this by cooking in a grease muffin tin.
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Recipe
Feta and Asparagus Frittata
Ingredients
- 8 eggs
- 4 tablespoon light creme fraiche
- 60 g feta cheese
- 8 asparagus spears trimmed to fit your dish
- 50 g frozen peas
- 1 pinch sea salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C/390°F/Gas 6. Chop the woody ends off the asparagus.
- Whisk the eggs and creme fraiche together and season.
- Grease an oven proof dish and add half the peas to the bottom, pour over the egg mixture, add the rest of the peas, asparagus and crumble the feta on top.
- Cook in the oven for 30-35 minutes, until the eggs are cooked.
Notes
- You can add some chopped spinach to this for some extra green.
- Make this a more filling frittata by adding some slices of cooked potato.
- Keep it a light meal by serving with a big green salad.
- It will keep in the fridge in an air tight container for up to 3 days.
- Add extra flavour by sprinkling with fresh chopped basil just before serving.
- Make individual versions of this by cooking in a grease muffin tin.
Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry
This looks like the perfect Springtime breakfast or brunch option. I love frittatas and the combination of feta and asparagus sounds absolutely amazing.
Klauss
This is an incredibly delicious and nutritious breakfast! The classic combination of eggs and vegetables :)
Mary
Oh I am all about the asparagus at the moment! Can I add all the veg though?! I love roasted vegetables with egg and goat's cheese.
Rebecca
I have to say, without a doubt, eggs are one of my favourite foods! I always ensure on a Friday evening that we have eggs in the house for breakfast on the weekend, I'm that obsessive about them.
I love them for brekkie, lunch and dinner but at the same time try not to eat tooooo many of them! I love this recipe, it contains all of my fav foods!
Its difficult to find a favourite vegetable to go with eggs, but I'll probably suggest spinach for some yummy eggs Florentine.
Jan
Thanks for the competition I have entered.
I have to have mushrooms and tomatoes in everything.
Great recipe, my daughter has been put on a no sugar diet and finding it hard to think of ideas for breakfasts. Thanks
Jessica
This looks so yummy, I absolutely adore asparagus!
xx
Hayley
This looks and sounds so delicious! Great recipe :)
Emma Chester
I like to make 'spinach mess' - garlic, eggs, spinach, & cooked pasta with a little cheese, lemon juice and black pepper :)
Casey
I love onions in everything! And I also love asparagus and mushrooms with eggs!
Perla
Mushrooms and spinach are my favorite with eggs!
Ginger
Love to add onion to eggs. hope to win this.
Lucy
I really hope I win this competition. I have entered all of yours and I would love to win xx
agatapokutycka
It looks interesting.
It would be perfect for a light lunch.
Love the idea of this meal!
Amanda
Dannii, you should do a book, or an e-book on simple breakfasts, as I know it is something that I struggle with. I usually just have a smoothie, or skip breakfast all together.
Sue
I would love to go walking in the Dolomites, it has always appealed to me. I would definitely deserve a delicious pizza after that. Also, asparagus on pizza is really good.
Tina @ The Spicy Pear
This looks delicious. I love the feta and asparagus combo and also like that you can pretty much throw anything leftover in the fridge for an egg bake. My aunt use to make something similar to do this and we used to call it egg pizza.
Choclette
What a delicious breakfast. I think I'd have it like you with toast and salsa or homemade tomato ketchup or maybe chilli sauce.
Helen @ Fuss Free Flavours
I love this type of thing for breakfast - I do have a green smoothie most days, but I do need something solid with it to ward off hunger pangs before noon.
I know this would keep my e full until lunch, and avoid that awful late morning hunger that is almost nauseous that can get.
ManjiriK
so true anything in an egg bake is yummy , I love adding mushrooms!
Janie
Looks very tasty :)
Janie x