LOW CARB ASPARAGUS FRITTATA

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I found this online and made a couple minor changes to make it even lower in carbs. It is really very, very good!It is very low in carbs.

Provided by Lou6566

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 24m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 cup onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 lb asparagus spear, tough ends snapped off, and cut into 1-inch pieces
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup monterey jack cheese or 1 cup cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a 10 inch oven proof pan over medium high heat.
  • Add onions and salt, and cook, stirring occasionally until softened, about 3 minutes.
  • Add asparagus, reduce heat and cook, covered until it is barely tender, about 6 minutes.
  • Pour in eggs and cook until almost set, but still slightly runny on top, about 3 minutes.
  • Sprinkle cheese over eggs and put in oven to broil until cheese is melted and browned, about 3 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and slide onto a serving plate; cut into wedges.

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