Recipe: Appetizing Asparagus, Morel Mushroom, and Leek Frittata

Asparagus, Morel Mushroom, and Leek Frittata. Add the mushrooms, and sauté until browned and tender. Yield Six to eight first-course or four main-course servings. Add to bowl with leeks and toss to distribute evenly.

Frittatas are one of my go-to quick weeknight dinners. It's a one-skillet meal that's easy to clean up, and with the perfect combination of protein Frittatas are great for cleaning out the crisper, but one of my favorite veggie combos is savory mushrooms, crunchy asparagus, feta cheese, and fresh thyme. My Sicilian Aunt Paulina inspired this fluffy frittata. You can have Asparagus, Morel Mushroom, and Leek Frittata using 8 ingredients and 8 steps. Here is how you cook it.

Ingredients of Asparagus, Morel Mushroom, and Leek Frittata

1. It's 8 of eggs.
2. Prepare 1/2 cup of heavy cream.
3. Prepare 10 of stalks of asparagus.
4. You need 1/2 cup of leeks, chopped.
5. You need 1 cup of fresh morels, cleaned and halved.
6. You need 1 tbsp of minced garlic.
7. Prepare 2 tbsp of butter.
8. You need 1 cup of freshly grated parmesan cheese.

I remember visiting her garden, picking fresh veggies and watching her cook. Eggs, Gruyere or Swiss cheese, shallots, and asparagus. It's spring and asparagus are in season! A great way to enjoy them is sautéed with some shallots and cooked up with eggs into an easy frittata.

Asparagus, Morel Mushroom, and Leek Frittata instructions

1. In a medium bowl, beat eggs with the cream and salt and pepper..
2. Partially cook the asparagus and cut into 1" slices..
3. In a large oven proof, non stick skillet, heat butter and sautè the leek and garlic until soft..
4. Add morels and cook until wilted and most of the liquid is cooked off. Add the asparagus and egg mixture..
5. Cook in a 350° oven until set, about 7-10 minutes..
6. Add the cheeses on top and bake an additional 4 minutes, until the cheese is melted..
7. Remove from the oven and slide the frittata onto a serving platter..
8. You may use onion in place of the leeks if desired..

This frittata combines two of my favourites vegetables, asparagus and mushrooms. This ham and asparagus frittata is equally delicious meatless — simply omit the ham. I've made a meatless version with goat cheese and it was incredible! Frittatas are a great meal-in-one-dish, and this one does not disappoint. Since it is loaded with mushrooms, potatoes, asparagus, and tomatoes, you get a full complement of vegetables.