Description
This asparagus and new potato frittata is a light, flavorful dish perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner. Featuring tender new potatoes, fresh asparagus tips, and melted cheddar cheese, this ovenproof skillet frittata is quick to prepare and cooked under the grill to achieve a golden, fluffy finish. Served with a fresh rocket or mixed leaf salad, it’s a simple yet satisfying meal that showcases spring vegetables beautifully.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 200g new potatoes, quartered
- 100g asparagus tips
- 1 onion, finely chopped
Other
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 6 eggs, beaten
- 40g cheddar cheese, grated
- Rocket or mixed leaves, to serve
Instructions
- Prepare vegetables: Place the quartered new potatoes in a pan of cold salted water. Bring to a boil and cook for 4-5 minutes until nearly tender. Then add the asparagus tips and cook for an additional 1 minute. Drain vegetables well.
- Cook onions: While the vegetables cook, heat 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, whisk the beaten eggs with half of the grated cheddar cheese. Season the mixture well with salt and pepper.
- Combine and assemble: Pour the egg and cheese mixture over the softened onions in the frying pan. Scatter the cooked asparagus and potatoes evenly over the top. Then sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese on top.
- Grill the frittata: Place the frying pan under a preheated high grill and cook for about 5 minutes, or until the frittata is golden brown on top and cooked through. Keep an eye on it to prevent burning.
- Serve: Once cooked, cut the frittata into wedges and serve directly from the pan with a side of fresh rocket or mixed leaves for a bright, peppery contrast.
Notes
- Ensure the frying pan you use is ovenproof to safely go under the grill.
- You can substitute cheddar with other melting cheeses like Gruyère or mozzarella if preferred.
- For a vegetarian version, this recipe is naturally suitable as is.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper according to taste before grilling.
- Use fresh, tender asparagus tips for best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: British
Keywords: asparagus frittata, new potato frittata, vegetarian brunch, spring vegetables recipe, easy frittata, cheddar cheese frittata
