ASPARAGUS AND RED PEPPER FRITTATA

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What a tasty way to start a morning! This frittata is enriched with asparagus, potatoes, peppers, herbs and a wonderful blend of cheeses. Serve with a side of seasonal fruit. -Toni Donahue, Westerville, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

12 fresh asparagus spears, trimmed
1/2 teaspoon plus 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
10 large eggs
3 large egg whites
3/4 cup 2% milk
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 package (20 ounces) refrigerated shredded hash brown potatoes
1/2 large sweet red pepper, julienned
3 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
1/2 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese

Steps:

Place asparagus on an ungreased baking sheet; drizzle with 1/2 teaspoon oil. Bake at 400° for 10-12 minutes or until tender, stirring once., In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, egg whites, milk, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper; set aside. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a 12-in. ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add potatoes and press down lightly. Cook, uncovered, until bottom is golden brown, 6-7 minutes. Drizzle with remaining oil; turn over., Pour egg mixture over potatoes. Cover and cook for 9-11 minutes or until nearly set. Arrange asparagus and red pepper over top. Sprinkle with basil and pepper Jack cheese., Broil 3-4 in. from the heat until eggs are completely set, 2-3 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes. Cut into wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371 calories, Fat 21g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 370mg cholesterol, Sodium 692mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein.