Meatless Monday: Frittata with Asparagus, Tomato and Fontina

Tara Donne, Tara Donne

Meatless Monday is a global movement, a way of life. Eating less meat has been proven to reduce the risk of disease, curb obesity and has important environmental impacts, too. Will you join us in giving up meat, just for one day a week?
Breakfast for dinner is not a novel concept. It is, however, a glorious one. Why? Because,at its core, the morning meal is meant to comfort. Breakfast's star dishes are the ones that require no sharp utensils, but welcome copious pats of butter (think of them like love taps in dairy form) and are best eaten in pajamas.
Giada's simple vegetable frittata is the kind that proves eggs are just as enticing in the PM. Make sure to to watch closely so you can set the pan under the broiler just before the yolks are set. The results will be puffy clouds of egg perfection for any time of day.
Preheat the broiler. Whisk the eggs, cream, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper in a medium bowl to blend. Set aside. Heat the oil and butter in a 9 1/2-inch-diameter nonstick ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add the asparagus and saute until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Raise the heat to medium-high. Add the tomato and a pinch of salt and saute 2 minutes longer. Pour the egg mixture over the asparagus mixture and cook for a few minutes until the eggs start to set. Sprinkle with cheese. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until the frittata is almost set but the top is still runny, about 2 minutes. Place the skillet under the broiler. Broil until the top is set and golden brown on top, about 5 minutes. Let the frittata stand 2 minutes. Using a rubber spatula, loosen the frittata from skillet and slide the frittata onto a plate.