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Asparagus Frittata

By: James Bates

"You would never guess that egg substitute takes the place of eggs in this fun variation on a traditional frittata. Chock-full of fresh asparagus, this dish is perfect for a light springtime lunch or brunch. The recipe was sent in by James Bates of Hermiston, Oregon."

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Prep Time:
15 Min

Cook Time:
5 Min

Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings

Ingredients

1 cup water
2/3 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
1 medium onion, chopped
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 1/2 cups egg substitute
5 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese

Directions

In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3 minutes. Drain and immediately place asparagus in ice water; drain and pat dry. In a 10-in. ovenproof skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add parsley and asparagus; toss to coat.
In a small bowl, combine the egg substitute, 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Pour over the asparagus mixture; cover and cook over medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until eggs are nearly set. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan. Place uncovered skillet in the broiler, 6 in. from the heat, for 2 minutes or until eggs are set. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Cut into quarters. Serve immediately.

Footnotes

Nutritional Analysis: One serving equals 146 calories, 5 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 8 mg cholesterol, 533 mg sodium, 9 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 16 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1 vegetable.