FRITTATA WITH FENNEL-SPICED PORK AND ASPARAGUS

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Frittata with Fennel-Spiced Pork and Asparagus image

Provided by The Epicurious Test Kitchen

Categories     Pork     Breakfast     Brunch     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Parmesan     Asparagus     Beet     Sugar Conscious     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Small Plates

Yield Serves 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 teaspoons fennel seeds
1/2 pound ground pork
3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon olive oil, divided
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided, plus more
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided, plus more
1/2 medium onion, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
4 ounces asparagus (about 4 medium spears), trimmed and cut diagonally into 1-inch pieces
8 large eggs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
3 tablespoons heavy cream
1/4 cup beet green pesto (see headnote) or 1 tablespoon finely chopped herbs plus 2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Heat a 10" ovenproof skillet over medium-high. Add fennel seeds and toast, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 1 minute. Add pork, 1 tsp. oil, 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper and cook, breaking up pieces with a wooden spoon or spatula, until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes more. Scrape pork mixture into a medium bowl.
  • Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in same skillet over medium. Add onion, 1/4 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 1 minute. Add asparagus and cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender and bright green, 3-5 minutes more. Add vegetable mixture to pork mixture, stir to combine, and let cool slightly. Wipe out skillet and reserve.
  • Meanwhile, whisk eggs, Parmesan, cream, 3/4 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper in a large bowl. Add pork and vegetable mixture and stir until well combined.
  • Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in reserved skillet over medium. Add egg mixture and cook, without stirring, until edges have started to set and pull away from pan, about 7 minutes. Transfer frittata to oven and bake until set, 10-12 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper, cut into wedges, and drizzle with leftover beet green pesto, if using, or herbed oil. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Paigton Pritchard
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I made this frittata for a potluck and it was a big hit! Everyone loved it.


Namono Hadija
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This frittata is a great way to sneak some veggies into your kids' diet. My kids loved it!


Theh Mtimande
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I didn't have any fennel on hand, so I used celery instead. It still turned out great!


alma nunez
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This recipe was too complicated for me. I ended up just making a regular cheese omelet.


Madison Courtland
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my frittata turned out dry and bland. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what happened.


Nurul Islam Bablu
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This frittata was easy to make and very tasty. I will definitely be making it again.


Lucy Fidow
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Delicious! I loved the combination of flavors in this frittata. The fennel and asparagus were a perfect match for the spiced pork.


Sharelle Canard
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This frittata was a great way to use up leftover pork. It was also a nice change from the usual bacon and cheese frittata. I will definitely be making this again.


AYESIZA MANSHURU
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I'm not a big fan of fennel, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I'm so glad I did! The fennel flavor was subtle and complemented the other ingredients perfectly. The frittata was also very easy to make.


Ramees Marwat
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This recipe is a keeper! The frittata was so flavorful and moist. I especially loved the crispy edges. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Moheed RajpooTR
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I made this frittata for a brunch party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the frittata was perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.


Ramish Ram
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This frittata was a hit with my family! The combination of fennel, spiced pork, and asparagus was delicious. I also appreciated that the recipe was easy to follow and didn't require any special ingredients.