Broccoli, Asparagus & Ricotta Pesto Frittata
Prep time: 10-15 mins
Cooking time: 25 mins
Serves: 4-6
Ingredients:
- 1 broccoli, chopped into 2cm florets
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 sprigs shallots, finely sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, finely sliced
- 250g ricotta
- 2 tbsp pesto
- 8 eggs, whisked
- 1 bunch thin asparagus, woody end cut off
- ½ cup finely grated Parmesan
- Salt & Pepper
Method:
- Preheat oven to 180°.
- Bring a steamer pot to the boil. Add the broccoli and steam for 3-4 minutes, until tender and vibrant green. Remove and finely chop.
- Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the shallots and garlic and cook, stirring for 2 minutes, until softened.
- To a large bowl, add the ricotta, pesto, half of the parmesan and a big pinch of salt and pepper. Mix to combine. Add the eggs, broccoli, pesto mixture and cooked onion and garlic.
- Pour the mixture into the frying pan and flatted down, making sure it is evenly spread around the pan. Place over medium-high heat and cook, undisturbed, for 2 minutes.
- Place asparagus over the top of the frittata. Then sprinkle over the remaining parmesan
- Place in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through.
- Remove from oven and let it cool for 10 minutes, before slicing into portions.