Spring Veggie Frittata Asparagus (Print View)

Fluffy frittata with asparagus, spinach, cherry tomatoes, and creamy goat cheese, ideal for a light meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 cup asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
02 - 1 cup baby spinach, roughly chopped
03 - 1 small zucchini, diced
04 - 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
05 - 2 green onions, sliced

→ Eggs & Dairy

06 - 8 large eggs
07 - 1/4 cup whole milk or cream
08 - 4 oz goat cheese, crumbled
09 - 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese

→ Herbs & Spices

10 - 2 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
11 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
12 - 1/2 tsp salt
13 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

→ Oil

14 - 2 tbsp olive oil

# How To Make It:

01 - Set oven temperature to 375°F (190°C).
02 - In a 10-12 inch oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat until shimmering.
03 - Add asparagus and zucchini; cook for 3-4 minutes until just tender-crisp.
04 - Stir in spinach, cherry tomatoes, and green onions; cook for 2 minutes until spinach wilts.
05 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until well combined.
06 - Pour egg mixture evenly over vegetables in skillet. Sprinkle with goat cheese, Parmesan, chives, and parsley.
07 - Cook on the stove over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until edges begin to set.
08 - Transfer skillet to preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes until center is set and puffed.
09 - Allow frittata to cool for 5 minutes before slicing and plating.

# Expert Insights:

01 -
  • It's ready in 40 minutes flat, which means you can make it on a Tuesday night without breaking a sweat.
  • One skillet does all the work, and somehow it still feels fancy enough for guests to think you planned something elaborate.
  • The vegetables taste like spring even if you're buying them from a supermarket in February.
02 -
  • The frittata will continue cooking slightly after you pull it from the oven, so stop baking while the very center still looks barely set; overbaking dries it out faster than you'd believe.
  • Oven-safe skillets with metal handles are non-negotiable here; discovering yours has a plastic handle halfway through is a panic you don't want to experience.
03 -
  • The moment your oven-safe skillet goes into the oven, resist the urge to open the door and peek; the sudden temperature change can deflate your rising frittata.
  • If your top isn't browning as much as you'd like by minute 12, slide it under a low broiler for 60 seconds, watching closely so it doesn't burn.
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