Green asparagus frittata
A protein-rich meal, which makes asparagus very appealing and delicious even for those who do not have it on their favorite vegetable list.
Ingredients
- 400 g green asparagus
- 4 tbsp oat flakes
- 8 eggs
- 200 ml milk or vegetarian milk
- 100 g cheese or 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast as cheese alternative
- 2 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp turmeric
- black pepper to taste
- salt to taste
Instructions
- First, peel and cut the asparagus and steam it for a few minutes. Don’t overcook it, as it will get softer in the oven as well.
- In a bowl, mix de eggs, milk, 50 grams of grated cheese or nutritional yeast, oat flakes, and spices. Let it aside for about 5–10 minutes.
- Add the asparagus to the batter.
- Get a baking form, butter it, and add the mixture. Bake it at 180 Celsius for about 30 minutes. In the end, sprinkle with the rest 50 grams of grated cheese and let it melt.
- You can serve it for lunch with a fresh salad of your choice and mint chutney. Enjoy!
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Notes
The caloric value was calculated per serving.
Benefits:
Asparagus is astringent, sweet, cooling and a diuretic. It is balancing for all doshas.
Recommendations for doshas:
Vata: eggs can be a good source of nutrition, as they are grounding and nourishing. They should be eaten in moderation and preferably cooked with warming spices like cumin, ginger, or black pepper to help balance the Vata dosha.
Pitta: may need to consume eggs in moderation. It is recommended to cook eggs with cooling spices like coriander, fennel, or mint to help balance the Pitta.
Kapha: eggs may not be the best choice, as they can be heavy and contribute to Kapha imbalances. Use more vegetables for this recipe or as a side dish. However, if consumed, they should be eaten in moderation and cooked with spices like black pepper, ginger, or turmeric to help balance Kapha dosha.
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