Mar 29, 2009

Asparagus and Swiss Cheese Frittata




Spring is here and asparagus is at it's best this time of the year. I buy lots of it and steam it to use for quick recipes throughout the week. Asparagus is high in fiber, vitamin A and C, and low in calories. This delicious frittata uses reduced fat Swiss cheese and egg whites to keep this low in points.

Asparagus and Swiss Cheese Frittata

Gina's Weight Watcher Recipes
Servings: 4 servings • Time: 20-25 minutes Old Points: 4 pts Points+: 4 pts
Calories: 228.2 • Fat: 11.3 g Carb: 12.6 g Fiber: 3.6 g Protein: 21.2 g 
  • 1/2 lb asparagus, tough ends trimmed off
  • 1/2 cup shallots, chopped
  • 2 tsp butter
  • 3 large eggs
  • 5 large egg whites
  • 1 tbsp 1% milk
  • 2 tbsp fresh grated Pecorino Romano
  • 3 oz reduced fat Swiss cheese (I used Sargento)
  • salt and fresh pepper to taste



Steam asparagus crisp and tender, about 2-5 minutes. Thinly slice on the diagonal.

Preheat oven to 350°.

Heat
butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in shallots and saute until golden, about 4-5 minutes. Add steamed asparagus, salt and pepper.

In a medium bowl whisk eggs, egg whites, grated cheese, milk, salt, and pepper. Add half of the swiss and mix well.

Add
eggs to the skillet making sure eggs cover the asparagus. Cook on medium for about 4 minutes, until the edges begin to set. Move the skillet to oven. Cook about 15 minutes, or until frittata is completely cooked. Serve warm, cut into 4 equal wedges.
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28 comments:

  1. This looks delicious, I'm always looking for new ways to use all that great asparagus that's in season right now.

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  2. When do you put in the other half of the swiss cheese?

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    1. I'm assuming she put it on after it's done cooking, just sprinkling it over the top. I'm going to try it that way and see how it turns out.

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  3. This recipe certainly sounds like something I will try. You say to add half of the swiss to the egg, parm, and half and half mixture, what do I do with the other half of the swiss? I was thinking that you top it all with the remaining swiss when it is almost set.

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  4. I just stumbled across your site and wanted to leave a quick comment. I'm just now starting to use the Weight Watchers plan and was so excited to find this blog. I love that you calculate the points on each recipe. This asparagus frittata looks wonderful!

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  5. Oops, yes the rest of the cheese goes on top before you cook it! Thanks for catching that!

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  6. I just found your website and am in love! Have been a WW member for a month and am looking for new recipes to try and found this site. WOW! Please keep these recipes and picture coming. Thank you! Starting to print now . . . .

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  7. Loved this one, it is a keeper. Hope you don't mind, I'm giving your blog out to many of my friends and family. I just love your blog way too much.

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  8. Mind? Please do! Spread the word and thank you!!

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  9. Yum! Even the kids were happy with this one (ages 8, 11, and 14)

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  10. Awesome that your kids like veggies!!

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  11. Praline McCormack6/18/10 9:33 PM

    I made a bacon, potato & swiss frittata using your recipe as a base. I just omitted the asparagus, and instead added 3 rounds of breakfast style thick cut canadian bacon (1 point) diced and cooked baby red potatoes (1 point per potato), also diced, and then make it according to your directions, and it is really yummy! Thank for the delicious recipe!

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  12. Sounds delicious! How many points?

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  13. Wow. This was wonderful. Made it for "meatless Monday" and I may make it a weekly tradition! I'm excited to see how it reheats for breakfast tomorrow morning :)

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  14. Hi Gina, I am going to make this frittata tonight for dinner and I put the numbers in my point calculator and it came out as 6 pts+ per serving instead of 4. Did I miscalculate? I'm still going to make it either way!

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  15. I'm not a fan of Swiss cheese. What other kind of cheese would you suggest in its place?

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  16. I just made this. AMAZING! Another great one! You have me on a roll and no one can believe this is healthified cooking. I've spread the word to EVERYONE I know and even those I dont know (so much). Thank you, thank you, thank you!

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  17. Can you find Pecorino Romano in any grocery store? Or what other cheese can you use?

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    1. Yes, it's usually available in the fine cheese section. Parmesan cheese would work in it's place.

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  18. Gina,
    Could I bake this and then freeze it?

    Thank you!

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  19. Are the points for the whole dish or per serving?

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