Frittata with smoked salmon and green asparagus: the most beautiful and delicious dish for your breakfast, lunch, brunch, dinner or snack. And it is also easy to adapt to the season. Are asparagus not in season? Then go for zucchini, broccoli, spinach or pumpkin, for example.
Frittata with smoked salmon and green asparagus
10 minutes + 25 minutes oven
Superfast
What is a frittata?
A frittata is an Italian egg dish similar to a thick omelet or quiche without the crust. It is made by mixing beaten eggs with various ingredients such as vegetables, cheese, meat, and herbs. Unlike a classic omelet, where the filling remains in the center, in a frittata, the ingredients are mixed through the egg mixture.
The origin of the frittata is in Italy, where it was originally made as a simple way to use up leftovers. The word "frittata" comes from "friggere," which means "to bake." Today, the frittata is loved worldwide for its versatility, simplicity and the fact that it is delicious both hot and cold.
Protein-rich frittata
A frittata is naturally a high-protein dish, as eggs are an excellent source of protein. This makes it a nutritious choice for those looking for a filling and high-energy meal. However, adding ingredients such as salmon and cottage cheese makes the frittata even more nutritious and protein-rich. Salmon is rich in high-quality protein and omega-3 fatty acids, which contribute to a healthy heart and brain. Cottage cheese, a low-fat cheese variety, is also a great source of protein and is low in fat.
The combination of these ingredients in a frittata creates a dish that not only tastes delicious, but also helps with muscle recovery and satiety. This makes it a smart choice for athletes, people watching their weight, or anyone looking for a nutritious and protein-rich breakfast, lunch or dinner that gives them long-lasting energy.
More high-protein recipes
Looking for more high-protein recipes? How about this crispy chicken bowl, this noodle bowl, these butter beans or these cottage cheese pancakes.
What you need:
1 red onion
350 gr green asparagus
150 gr smoked salmon
1 tbsp olive oil
110 gr garden peas
(frozen)
5 eggs
2 tbsp herb cream cheese or cottage cheese
40 gr grated aged cheese
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp mustard
fresh dill
fresh chives
salt and pepper
These supplies are for 1 frittata
What to do:
1
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees and grease a quiche or other round baking pan or baking dish.
2
Chop the red onion, clean and slice the green asparagus and cut the salmon into strips.
3
Heat the olive oil in a pan and fry the onion in it. Then add the asparagus and peas along with some salt and pepper and fry for 5 minutes.
4
Beat the eggs in a bowl along with the herb cream cheese, half of the grated cheese, the garlic powder, the mustard and some salt and pepper. Then add the sautéed vegetables and smoked salmon to this and mix everything together.
5
Pour the mixture into the baking pan or baking dish and spread the remaining cheese on top. Top with some salt and pepper and slide the frittata with smoked salmon and green asparagus into the oven for 15-20 minutes until the pie is set.
6
Finely chop the dill and chives and garnish the frittata with them.
7
Enjoy and don't forget to share your dish in your Instastory with the tag @easyculi!
