Asparagus and Goat Cheese Frittata
Brunch is served!
I love brunch. Actually, I love days where I get to eat brunch. Any day I’m able to sleep in so much that I’ve passed breakfast time is a good day for me. Bring on the lazy weekend!
This asparagus and goat cheese frittata came out of a very “salty” time in my life when I was hardcore into the Atkins diet in high school. Remember the Atkins diet? Where there was no cheese, meat or vegetable off limits? Well, I spent a little too much time eating cheese and meat (read bacon), and not enough time eating vegetables. Gross story alert. I would make a pack of bacon, refrigerate it in a big ziploc bag, and grab a piece of bacon and hunk of cheddar cheese whenever I was hungry. Don’t judge! I’m sure lots of you did that too…right?
Ick! It gives me shivers now just thinking about it. I was doing it all wrong.
The thing about eating no carbs is you’re pretty limited when it comes to breakfast. It was lots of bacon and eggs for me. And what good are eggs with no toast? So, bleh. After dreading having scrambled eggs with salty bacon for the umpteenth time I just couldn’t bear it! I had to have something else. I scoured the fridge and noticed asparagus and goat cheese. Asparagus and goat cheese frittata it is!
Frittata’s are a crustless quiche, and the ingredient possibilities are endless. I love it because you can cook your veggies and the frittata in the same pan. High five for 1 pot meals! But if you’re cooking for a big crowd you could easily double this recipe and cook it in a 9×13 baking dish. Frittata’s are wonderful because you can serve them warm or cold, and are tasty at room temperature too. A great recipe to set out for brunch for a crowd. Hey, you could even serve this for a light lunch or dinner.
Even though I personally have a very strict “no breakfast for dinner…EVER” rule. It just throws my whole sense of self off when I’m eating eggs and bacon for dinner. It makes my body feel like it’s morning, even though it’s night.
I’ll be making this asparagus and goat cheese frittata for my family on Easter Sunday and serving it along with my favorite simple arugula salad. And a mimosa. Or two. Hey! It’s a holiday!
Asparagus and Goat Cheese Frittata
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 pound asparagus, tough ends trimmed and cut into 2" pieces
- 10 eggs
- 4 ounces goat cheese
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees with the rack in the middle position.
- In a 10" nonstick skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and cook the asparagus until just becoming tender, about 5 minutes. Season the asparagus with a pinch of salt and pepper. Remove the pan from the heat and allow to cool for 5 minutes so it won't cook the bottom of the frittata too quickly.
- In a medium size mixing bowl, crack and beat the 10 eggs for about 30 seconds until fluffy. Season with salt and pepper. Pour the eggs into the same pan with the asparagus, and top with crumbled goat cheese. You don't need to stir the frittata. Transfer the frittata to the oven and cook until the the frittata is just set, and when pierced with a knife no raw egg runs, usually about 15-18 minutes.
- Serve warm, room temperature, or cold. The leftovers will keep for 4 days.
Notes
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This frittata looks wonderful Natalie! Love love love asparagus and goat cheese! Sounds perfect for Easter brunch :)
YUM all hail goat cheese! I love that this recipe is so simple. Way to restrain yourself. Because you’re right, any combination is possible with a frittata, which is what makes them so fabulous. (Although I am intrigued by Sarah’s bacon idea up there :) And Natalie, I think everyone has had a bacon and cheddar stage in their life, don’t worry.
I love frittatas, goat cheese and asparagus. Its the trifecta and I’ve never thought of the combination i’m definitely trying this!!
I’ve been on an asparagus kick lately and I love goat cheese so this is definitely something I’d love to make. I love brunch foods too!
Love that it’s spring and asparagus is in season! Can’t wait for ours to come up in the garden. This frittata looks so fluffy and delicious. I was going to say it’d be the perfect Easter brunch. And then you said it! And you also said mimosas. And that just makes Easter brunch ahhhh-mazing. Enjoy! :)
Did you just say “asparagus” and “goat cheese” in the same sentence???? I’ve just had breakfast, but I’d love me a slice of this gorgeous fritatta right now ;-) x
This frittata screams spring!!! Hello asparagus!!! And love the addition of goat cheese! This would be perfect for Easter brunch :)
This frittata looks divine, Natalie! Love the asparagus and goat’s cheese- delicious flavour combination!
I love how packed with asparagus this frittata is! And high five right back for one pot meals. I must admit – I could eat this for breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner…and snacks. :)
I love frittatas! This combination sounds so delicious! I love asparagus and brunch. Asparagus for the flavor and brunch because I get to and love to sleep in :D
Gorgeous frittata! love everything about this. Sounds like a fabulous brunch your fixing. Lucky guests.
I love the simplicity of this frittata, Natalie. I so wish I could come over to your place for Easter morning to enjoy this fabulous brunch with you. Looks so amazing.
So glad you went on that Atkins diet, otherwise we wouldn’t be able to enjoy this yummy frittata! There’s a reason for everything :)
Love the idea of adding asparagus to a frittata! I could definitely use some veggies at my brunches, since they normally consist of pancakes, muffins and more carbs!
This Frittata looks amazing! I love that you incorporated greens into brunch!
Oh yes, the no carb diet. I remember doing that in college and broke down when I saw one of those candy machines where for a quarter I could get a handful of M&M’s. I was so stinking hungry all the time from only meat and cheese. Those M&M’s were the best thing ever! I did not last long on the no carbs thing. You crack me up with no breakfast for dinner. Breakfast is my favorite meal and I would totally eat it three times a day! Going to put this frittata on my list. Yours looks so perfect!
I love making frittatas and this one looks amazing. I imagine the goat cheese made it extra flavorful and creamy. YUM.
This frittata looks so fluffy and beautiful. Asparagus. goat cheese and eggs are a combination made in foodie heaven. No carbs allowed on the Atkins diet, sorry not going to work for me :) Have a great day Natalie
I love brunch too Natalie! This frittata looks filling and lovely!
Gorgeous photos!
Have a beautiful day!
This frittata is gorgeous, Natalie! I’ve always wanted to try asparagus in a frittata and now I think I’m going to have to try this VERY soon. Love the addition of goat cheese as well! Btw: You were talking about bacon and I instantly started craving it. Do you think it would be wrong to sneak some into this frittata? ;) LOL