Asparagus Frittata with Burrata | Jamie Oliver

At times I like to dress up an everyday asparagus frittata with something fancy. Unusual or seasonal items I collect from the farmers markets or gourmet shops. Perhaps on whims, why not? Here the deluxe item is burrata, which is cream inside of a ball of mozzarella. Imagine cutting into the burrata, the cream from within oozes out and spreads the creamy goodness all over the frittata. In fact, I’m hooked since the day I discovered burrata!

Frittata, to me, is a mixture of whisked eggs cooked in that trusty old cast iron pan that I cook everything in. It can be thick or thin, flipped and cooked entirely on the stovetop, finished in the oven or under the broiler, or prepared in a baking dish. I have done it every each way. Afterall, it’s the freedom of it all that gives me joy in cooking.

Don’t feel constrained by the recipe. For the most part, it’s just a guideline. From time to time, making a meal without the use of a scale, a thermapen or a timer can be liberating. Therefore, feel free to put your creative stamp on the frittata. Surely, there is something interesting in the pantry that’d add immense delight and sense of discovery to the dish. Chili flakes, sumac, za’atar?

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Asparagus Frittata

Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 6 large free-range eggs
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 knob of unsalted butter
• 1 bunch of small asparagus
• I burrata

Instructions

1

Preheat the oven to 180ºC/ 350°F.

2

Beat the eggs with a little sea salt and black pepper.

3

Heat the oil and butter in a 19cm / 8-inch ovenproof frying pan or cast-iron dish over a medium heat. Trim and add the asparagus for 5 minutes.

4

Add the eggs, cook for 3 minutes then bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden and fluffy.

5

Serve hot or cold, with a drizzle of hot sauce, such as harissa, the way Jamie Oliver does his. I like topping mine with burrata and a herb pesto for a more substantial meal.

Notes

Adapted from https://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/vegetables-recipes/asparagus-frittata/