Asparagus Frittata
- 3/4 lb. fresh asparagus spears or 1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen cut asparagus
- 6 eggs
- 3/4 c. low-fat cottage cheese
- 2 tsp. prepared mustard
- 1/8 tsp. salt
- dash of pepper
- 1 c. sliced fresh mushrooms
- 1 small tomato, cut into wedges
- Cook asparagus according to package directions, if frozen.
- If fresh, cook in a small amount of boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes or until crisp-tender.
- Drain spears.
- Reserve 3 spears for garnish.
- Cut remaining asparagus into 1-inch pieces.
- Set aside. Beat eggs until foamy.
- Add cottage cheese, mustard, salt and pepper; beat and set aside.
- Spray a 10-inch ovenproof skillet with nonstick spray coating.
- Cook mushrooms over medium heat until tender, then stir in asparagus pieces.
- Pour egg mixture over mushrooms and asparagus (put 3 reserved spears on top).
- Cook mixture over low heat about 5 minutes or until mixture bubbles slightly and begins to set around the edges.
- Bake, uncovered, in a 400u0b0 oven about 10 minutes or until set.
- Garnish each serving with tomato.
- Serves 4.
fresh asparagus, eggs, lowfat cottage cheese, mustard, salt, pepper, mushrooms, tomato
Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=361 (may not work)