Asparagus, Zucchini, And Yellow Pepper Frittata
- 1 1/2 lbs fresh asparagus (or two 9-10 ounce packages frozen cut asparagus)
- 1 medium yellow sweet pepper, cut into 1/4-inch strips
- 1/3 cup chopped onion
- 1 small zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced 1/4 inch thick (about 1 cup)
- 10 slightly beaten eggs
- 1 cup half-and-half (milk or fat free evaporated milk)
- 1 tablespoon snipped fresh Italian parsley
- 1 tablespoon snipped fresh basil
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Butter a 2-quart rectangular baking dish; set aside.
- If using fresh asparagus, snap off and discard woody bases, scrape off scales, if desired and cut into 1-inch pieces.
- In a saucepan, bring about 1 inch water to boiling.
- Add asparagus, pepper strips, and onion; bring just to boiling.
- Reduce heat slightly; cover and boil about 1 minute or until crisp-tender.
- Drain well, reserving some asparagus tips for garnish.
- Spread asparagus-pepper mixture evenly in baking dish.
- Layer zucchini slices over.
- Combine eggs, half-and-half, parsley, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Pour over vegetables in baking dish.
- Bake, uncovered, in a 350 degree F oven about 35 minutes or until a knife inserted near center comes out clean.
- Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
- Garnish each serving with asparagus tips, if desired.
fresh asparagus, yellow sweet pepper, onion, zucchini, eggs, milk, fresh italian parsley, fresh basil, salt, ground black pepper
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/asparagus-zucchini-and-yellow-pepper-frittata-207134 (may not work)