Spring Veggie Frittata Asparagus (Printable)

Fluffy frittata with asparagus, spinach, goat cheese, and fresh herbs, perfect for a light meal.

# What You 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

→ Cooking Fat

14 - 2 tbsp olive oil

# How to Make It:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes restaurant-quality but asks almost nothing of you—just a hot pan and an oven.
  • The goat cheese melts into creamy pockets throughout, making every bite feel indulgent without being heavy.
  • You can make it once and eat it three times—cold the next day, reheated for dinner, or crumbled into a salad.
02 -
  • Overcooking the center is the enemy—pull it out when there's still the tiniest wobble in the middle because carryover cooking will finish the job perfectly.
  • Using an oven-safe skillet with a metal handle is non-negotiable; transferring to a baking dish loses the beautiful browned bottom that makes this dish taste special.
03 -
  • Bring your eggs to room temperature before whisking—they incorporate more smoothly into the milk and create a silkier texture overall.
  • Don't crowd the skillet with vegetables; they should have space to cook and caramelize slightly rather than steam themselves into submission.
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