Sunday, April 19, 2009

Spring Greens


Spring is a time to get a jump start on healthy eating with fresh green vegetables that are in season. This frittata recipe is courtesy of
Fitness Magazine:




Shopping List:
Fresh
parmesan cheese, leeks, asparagus, baby spinach

Staples
eggs, salt, pepper, olive oil, butter

Recipe: (Serves 4)
6 eggs (at room temperature)
salt and pepper (to taste)
2 tbs grated parmesan cheese (save extra for garnish)
1 tbs olive oil
1 tbs butter
1 large leek (washed and thinly sliced)
2 bunches asparagus (chopped)
2 cups baby spinach

Preheat broiler and set rack 6" from flame
Crack eggs into bowl and add salt, pepper, and grated parmesan
Lightly scramble on stove top and set aside
In large oven safe pan, heat oil and butter over medium-high heat
Add leek, saute for 1 min stirring ocasionally
Add asparagus and saute for 3 min
Add spinach and season with salt and pepper
Spread mixture across the bottom of oven safe pan and pour egg mixture over top (evenly distribute)
When edges of eggs start to separate, remove from heat
Place pan under broiler for 5 min
Turn on top plate and slice
(Garnish with extra parmesan if desired)

Check back this week for additional "green" recipes.

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