SPRING VEGETABLE FRITTATA

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I got this recipe from Cooking at Home, from the Culinary Institute of America. I'm posting it for ZWT4. This is a classic recipe, makes an easy brunch or supper.

Provided by MamaJ

Categories     Breakfast

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup peas
1/2 cup carrot, thinly sliced
1/2 cup asparagus, sliced into 1 inch pieces
4 slices bacon, diced
vegetable oil, if needed
1 onion, diced
8 eggs
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Steam or boil peas, carrots and asparagus until tender, drain well and set aside.
  • Cook bacon in an ovenproof skillet over low heat until crisp.
  • Remove with slotted spoon and place on paper towels to drain.
  • Add vegetable oil to bacon grease (if necessary) to equal 2 tablespoons.
  • Increase heat to medium/low and add the onion.
  • Cook until transparent, stirring occasionally.
  • Add vegetable mixture to onions and cook for another 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in another bowl, beat eggs and salt and pepper together.
  • Pour over mixture in skillet and add bacon crumbles. Stir gently.
  • Preheat broiler.
  • Reduce heat and cover eggs. Cook until almost set.
  • Remove lid and place under broiler until eggs are lightly browned (about 3 minutes).
  • Remove from oven and cut into wedges.
  • **Alternate recipe** Can also be made by substituting 1 cup of cooked, diced potatoes for the veggies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.8, Fat 20.3, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 438.4, Sodium 342.9, Carbohydrate 9.1, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 4, Protein 17.2

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