Asparagus & White Bean Frittata with Dill Salsa Verde

This recipe is delicious. I love that it has seasonal produce, can be served hot or cold and has a flavorful sauce that makes it feel special. The salsa verde comes together quickly so I encourage you to include it. One of the beautiful things about frittatas is that you can adjust the filling, the cheese or the herb in the salsa verde to suit what you have on hand. Perfect for brunch or as meal prep for the week, this recipe is high protein and extremely satisfying.

Ingredients 

For the frittata:

½ bunch asparagus

½ cauliflower, chopped 

1 shallot, finely chopped

3 cloves garlic, chopped or crushed

1 can white beans, drained and rinsed

2 cups greens

5 Eggs

½ cup milk or milk alternative

Juice of 1 lemon

3-4 oz goat cheese or feta cheese

Olive oil

Salt and pepper

Red chili flakes

For the dill salsa verde:

2 green onions, thinly sliced

1 cup dill, roughly chopped

¼ tsp salt

3-4 tbsp of olive oil (enough to coat the onion and dill)

Juice of ½ a lemon

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350º and snap the ends off the asparagus

Heat oil in a pan on medium and add the whole asparagus spears along with ¼ tsp salt 

Cook asparagus until it is bright green and slightly brown on the edges, then set aside

Heat more oil in the same pan. Add cauliflower, ¾ tsp salt, and a few cracks of pepper 

Cook on medium heat and leave cauliflower untouched until it starts to brown 

Then stir in shallots and garlic and cook until shallots start to soften

Add beans, greens, and lemon juice and stir until greens are wilted

Crumble half the goat cheese into the bottom of a baking dish and add the frittata filling

Lay asparagus on top of the filling and sprinkle with the remaining goat cheese

In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, ½ tsp salt, and a few cracks of pepper

Pour egg mixture over the filling, making sure all of it is coated

Top with a few sprinkles of red chili flakes and bake for 35-40 minutes, until the top is firm to the touch

For the topping, mix all dill salsa verde ingredients together in a small bowl

Slice into wedges and top with dill salsa verde