Asparagus Frittata
This delicious Asparagus Frittata is a great way to get toddlers to enjoy their veggies! Perfect for a light lunch or dinner, this healthy and easy to make frittata is full of nutrient-dense ingredients that are sure to leave your toddler feeling full and satisfied. With simple instructions and all the nutritional benefits that come from asparagus, this delicious and nutritious recipe from Toddler Recipes Australia is sure to become a family favourite.
General Information
- Macronutrients: carbohydratesprotein
- Calories: 88
- Serving size: 1/4 recipe
- Cooking time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 eggs
- 80g asparagus
- 15g feta cheese
- 3g minced garlic
- 5g butter
- Ground black pepper
Step 1: Preparing the Ingredients
Small children are very easily distractedso you need to make sure that you’re fast when prepping the ingredients. But don’t worryyou can do it!
- Wash your hands and the asparagus (we don’t want to get sick do we!).
- Cut the asparagus into pieces that are comfortable enough to fit into a toddler’s mouth.
- Mash the garlic and cheese togetheragain making sure the pieces won’t be a choking hazard.
- Crack the eggs into a bowlgentlyand beat them briefly.
Step 2: Making the Fritatta
OKnow to make the frittata:
- Heat the butter and garlic in a pan on a medium heat.
- Once it’s meltedadd the asparagus and fry it lightly.
- Add the egg and cheese mixstirring everything together and spreading it evenly in the pan.
- Turn the heat down to low and cover the panand let it cook for 15 minutes.
- Keep an eye on the stomach clock so you don’t overcook it!
- Once the 15 minutes is upor the eggs have setturn off the heat and take the lid off the pan.
- Gently run a knife around the edges of the pan and place a large plate on top.
- Flip the plate and pan over so the fritatta is now on the plate.
- Season with pepper (no salt!) and let it cool downso the little one is not burned.
- Voilà! A deliciousnutritional and safe meal for your little one to enjoy.
Enjoy! :smile: