I’m not so much of a breakfast person. But once in a while, especially on a weekend I like to go slow and prepare myself something more elaborate and hearty. Over the past weekend as I browsed through the River Café Cookbook (which I got at 80% discount at a local sale! 
), I came across this gorgeous Mint and Asparagus Frittata recipe. I added in some button mushrooms for good measure and the Frittata was ready in a snap.
), I came across this gorgeous Mint and Asparagus Frittata recipe. I added in some button mushrooms for good measure and the Frittata was ready in a snap.
It’d be good sandwiched in a crusty bread but I enjoyed eating it all by itself as well.
Asparagus, Mint and Mushroom Frittata
Yield: 3 servings
Adapted from: The Rive Café Cook Book
Yield: 3 servings
Adapted from: The Rive Café Cook Book
4 eggs
25g / 1oz. Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp mint, chopped
100g/ 4oz. asparagus
50g / 2 oz. button mushrooms, cut into chunks
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Salt
Pepper
- Chop off the woody ends of the asparagus and blanch in very hot water for a couple of minutes and then refresh. Sprinkle some salt and freshly ground pepper. Set aside.
- Lightly beat the eggs in a bowl.
- Add salt, Parmesan and mint.
- In an oven proof pan, heat the oil till it’s very hot. Pour in the egg mixture and keep tilting till the egg in the pan is evenly distributed.
- While it’s still runny, throw in the mushrooms and arrange the asparagus atop the egg mixture. Let it cook for a minute or two.
- Now, slip the hot pan into a preheated oven at 200°C/400°F until the top is well set and slightly golden.
- Transfer to a plate. Chop into wedges and serve with your favorite crusty bread!
What I really loved about the Frittata was how flavourful it was. Even when I took some leftover for lunch to work, I was hit by the aroma of the asparagus as opposed to an eggy smell that is quite expected. I absolutely loved this – now that I realise how awfully simple this is to make, I’m going to try different combinations each time around.
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Looks fantastic! I’m so hungry!
Delicious frittat, you may invite me for the saturday when you make these.
Delicious.
looks great
Thanks!
This fritata looks fresh…and fluffy and simply delicious!!!
Lovely and makes my mouth water!
Where do you buy your fresh veggies from? Dadar is a good place, but its far and most hypermarkets sell at an exorbitant amount.Any veggie place near Andheri that sells fresh greens would be great!
That is a very yummy breakfast. I love frittata!
Rgc: Till recently I bought the fresh vegetables from Hypercity which is very close to where I work. I just discovered that my local vendor now sells everything from basil to zucchini to jowar buds which I haven’t seen before. And everything is reasonably priced. In Andheri star bazaar has things that are relatively less expensive. I might be able to help better if you give me a more specific location.
Well, it’s almost 9pm but it is never too late for breakfast, right?
Ossi, you’re right about that.
I’m one of those people that appreciates a hearty breakfast like this because cereal doesn’t fill me up
. Delicious hearty breakfast, love the veggies!
I can goto Hypercity! I am at Yari Road, to be more specific. And yes Star Bazaar is affordable, but stuff like broccoli, asparagus and colorful capsicum is not at all fresh. I pick up stuff in bulk when I pass Dadar though.
Sophie: You must try this then!
Rgc: Oh yari road! The Barista there was a regular hangout in college days. hehe. I agree with the freshness issue you’re facing. I’ve kinda marked Spencers and Hypercity for veggies and star bazaar for the cheap herbs. But now that my local guy sells these I’m too happy to stick to him. Zucchini is 1/3rd the price and broccoli 1/4th! I’m near Andheri West Station.
Just occurred to me that you could maybe buy fresh veggies from 4 Bungalows market – they should have these things right? Haven’t been there in a long time.
I love asparagus sooo much! It’s the one veggie I wish I ate more of but never seem to have on my dinner plate. I think it’s just getting too expensive lately or something. This frittata looks great!
I love fritattas and anything with asparagus gets my attention. I don’t often use mint in my savory cooking, though so this would definitely be something for me to try since I think of the usual thyme or a blend like herbs de provence. I can’t imagine the flavor!
Looks yummy! I love fritattas alot! Mind must add quite a nice flavor to it. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Wine Blog: We never found any asparagus until a few years ago. Remember reading about it in my English prose book in school. It’s always been expensive here so I only but it when I’m absolutely sure I’m going to use it, lest it goes waste.
Kellypea: It’s quite the other way around at my place – we use mint and parsley more than any other herb. I just pluck some fresh from my little pot.
Feride: Yes, mint added a very nice twist to the taste. I was intrigued to find the addition of mint in the recipe myself!
rgc: There are veggie stores at 7 bunglows which sell the veggies your looking to buy. There is one right next to hot chips (opposite legacy of china) and then there is a guy who sits at the corner of the road bang opposite the shiv mandir (just where the roads turns to yari road) these guys aren't expensive either. More places to explore: Vendor outside Gurukripa (bon bon) vendors outside Spinach again at Bon Bon.. hope this helps and as Shaheen rightly pointed 4 bunglows is a great option too..
Thanks Ritika, for the detailed update on stores around 7 bungalows! =)
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