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Asparagus and Pine Nut Frittata

This frittata is full of nutritious and delicious ingredients and is perfect for anyone on the keto diet.
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Diabetic-Friendly, Gluten-Free, Keto, Vegetarian
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 309kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch asparagus skinny variety preferred but any type will do, woody bottom stems removed
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/4 cup parmigiano reggiano or parmesan, grated
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

  • Over medium heat, in a pot of boiling salted water, cook the asparagus for about 5 minutes.
  • Chop the asparagus coarsely, leaving a few whole for garnishing.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs, Parmesan, salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • Over medium heat, in a saucepan in with extra virgin olive oil, sautè the asparagus for 5 minutes then add the pine nuts. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Over low - medium heat, in the same saucepan, pour the egg mixture.
  • When the bottom of the frittata is starting to cook, garnish the top with the whole asparagus that you put aside.
  • When the bottom part of the frittata is cooked, cook the other side by turning it with the help of the saucepan cover. Cook for another couple of minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5frittata | Calories: 309kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 341mg | Sodium: 215mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g |
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 10
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 10