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Asparagus, Zucchini, and Yellow Pepper Frittata Recipe

Asparagus, Zucchini, and Yellow Pepper Frittata Recipe

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Asparagus, Zucchini, and Yellow Pepper Frittata

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 1/2 lbs fresh asparagus (or two 9-10 oz packages frozen cut asparagus)
1 medium yellow sweet pepper , cut into 1/4-inch strips
1/3 cup chopped onion
1 small zucchini , halved lengthwise and sliced 1/4 inch thick (about 1 cup)
10 slightly beaten eggs
1 cup half-and-half (milk or fat free evaporated milk)
1 tbsp snipped fresh italian parsley
1 tbsp snipped fresh basil
1 1/4 tsp salt
1/4-1/2 tsp ground black pepper

Directions:

Butter a 2-quart rectangular baking dish; set aside.
If using fresh asparagus, snap off and discard woody bases, scrape off scales, if desired and cut into 1-inch pieces.
In a saucepan, bring about 1 inch water to boiling.
Add asparagus, pepper strips, and onion; bring just to boiling.
Reduce heat slightly; cover and boil about 1 minute or until crisp-tender.
Drain well, reserving some asparagus tips for garnish.
Spread asparagus-pepper mixture evenly in baking dish.
Layer zucchini slices over.
Combine eggs, half-and-half, parsley, basil, salt, and pepper.
Pour over vegetables in baking dish.
Bake, uncovered, in a 350 degree F oven about 35 minutes or until a knife inserted near center comes out clean.
Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Garnish each serving with asparagus tips, if desired.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	142.75 Kcal (598 kJ)
Calories from fat	82.27 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.14g	14%
Cholesterol	215.79mg	72%
Sodium	456.72mg	19%
Potassium	333.15mg	7%
Total Carbs	6.76g	2%
Sugars	2.57g	10%
Dietary Fiber	2.18g	9%
Protein	10.01g	20%
Vitamin C	25.6mg	43%
Iron	2.8mg	16%
Calcium	87.5mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	73.73 Kcal (309 kJ)
Calories from fat	42.49 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.72g	14%
Cholesterol	111.46mg	72%
Sodium	235.9mg	19%
Potassium	172.07mg	7%
Total Carbs	3.49g	2%
Sugars	1.33g	10%
Dietary Fiber	1.13g	9%
Protein	5.17g	20%
Vitamin C	13.2mg	43%
Iron	1.5mg	16%
Calcium	45.2mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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