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Asparagus Frittata Recipe Asparagus Frittata is a healthy Italian casserole baked in a crustless pie shell. The secret to keeping this fritatta low fat and low carb is using nonfat cottage cheese and egg whites. | |
 Yield: 8 servings  Coat 10-inch quiche pan with nonstick cooking spray. Steam asparagus until tender, about 5 minutes. Cool. Reserve tips; chop remainder. Puree cottage cheese, Mozzarella cheese, green onion, parsley, egg, egg whites and mustard in a food processor. Fold in chopped asparagus. Pour mixture into prepared quiche pan. Arrange reserved asparagus tips on top. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake in preheated 350-degree oven for 35 minutes or until set. Nutrition facts (per serving): Calories: 94; Total Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 34mg; Sodium: 88mg; Carbohydrates: 5g; Fiber: 2g; Sugars: 3g; Protein: 14g | |
| Last Reviewed: February 2010 | |
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