SPRING FRITTATA WITH SWISS CHARD, ASPARAGUS AND PEAS

Usher in spring with a frittata made of some of the season’s best vegetables. This baked egg dish is loaded with fresh veggies, feta cheese and fresh thyme.

Yield: Serves 12.

SPRING FRITTATA WITH SWISS CHARD, ASPARAGUS AND PEAS

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp canola oil
  • 2 cups diagonally sliced asparagus (3/4 inch)
  • 1 cup chopped red onion
  • 2 cups sliced Swiss chard (stems removed)
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen green peas
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 cup crumbled goat cheese, divided
  • 12 large eggs
  • 1 cup light cream (10%)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme leaves
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Heat oil in a 12 inch cast iron frypan over medium heat. Add asparagus and onion and sauté until onion is translucent, about 3 minutes. Add Swiss chard, peas and garlic; sauté until Swiss chard is wilted, about 1 minute. Remove from heat. Add 3/4 cup cheese; stir to combine.
  3. Whisk together eggs and cream in a medium bowl. Stir in salt, thyme, nutmeg and cayenne. Pour egg mixture into frypan. Top with remaining cheese.
  4. Bake until eggs are set, about 18 – 20 minutes.
Nutritional analysis per serving:

​ 204 calories, 14 g fat, 12.7 g protein, 6.5 g carbohydrate, 1.8 g fibre, 366 mg sodium