Description
A delicious and light asparagus and new potato frittata perfect for a nutritious breakfast, brunch, or light dinner. This easy-to-make dish combines tender new potatoes, fresh asparagus tips, and sharp cheddar cheese, all brought together with fluffy eggs and a touch of onion, then finished under a high grill for a golden crust.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 200g new potatoes, quartered
- 100g asparagus tips
- 1 onion, finely chopped
Egg Mixture
- 6 eggs, beaten
- 40g cheddar, grated (divided into two halves)
Other
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt, to season
- Rocket or mixed leaves, to serve
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables: Put the quartered new potatoes in a pan of cold salted water and bring to a boil. Cook for 4-5 minutes until the potatoes are nearly tender.
- Add asparagus: Add the asparagus tips to the boiling potatoes and cook together for 1 more minute until the asparagus is just tender. Drain the vegetables well.
- Cook the onion: While the vegetables cook, heat the olive oil in an ovenproof frying pan over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and cook for about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent.
- Mix eggs and cheese: In a jug, beat the eggs and mix in half of the grated cheddar cheese. Season the mixture well with salt and pepper.
- Combine and cook: Pour the egg and cheese mixture over the cooked onions in the frying pan. Evenly scatter the drained asparagus and new potatoes on top of the egg layer.
- Add remaining cheese and grill: Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese over the vegetables and egg. Place the pan under a high grill for about 5 minutes, or until the frittata is golden on top and cooked through in the center.
- Serve: Cut the frittata into wedges and serve directly from the pan with a side of fresh rocket or mixed salad leaves.
Notes
- You can substitute cheddar with other cheeses like Gruyère or feta for different flavors.
- To ensure even cooking, use an ovenproof skillet that is safe under the grill.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, especially if using salty cheeses.
- This frittata is great served warm or at room temperature, making it ideal for picnics or lunchboxes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: British
Keywords: frittata, asparagus, new potatoes, breakfast, brunch, easy recipe, vegetarian, cheddar cheese
