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    Home » Lunch » Asparagus & Brie Frittata | Weight Watchers

    Published: Jan 7, 2019 · Updated: Jun 28, 2021 by Marianne · This post may contain affiliate links ·

    Asparagus & Brie Frittata | Weight Watchers

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    An asparagus and brie frittata on a white table

    This deliciously tasty and simple to make Asparagus & Brie Frittata is just 4 SmartPoints per serving on Weight Watchers Blue and Purple plans.

    It is 8 SmartPoints if you follow the Green plan.

    For your SmartPoints you get one quarter of the Frittata which is plenty to keep you satisfied till dinner!

    An asparagus and brie frittata on a white table

    Frittata is such a great Weight Watchers lunch!

    It is simple to make, it is tasty and it is extremely filling. It can be eaten warm or can be served cold with a side salad.

    If you like frittata, you may also like this Salmon. Pea and Horseradish Frittata or this Sausage, Bacon and Mushroom Frittata.

    I decided to make this frittata flavour combination as I had some ripening brie in the fridge that was left over from Christmas.

    It may well have walked if I hadn't eaten it soon.

    And what goes well with brie - asparagus!

    I've eaten brie and asparagus tart (with lots of buttery pastry!) so I thought I'd combine these flavours in a frittata.

    It worked!

    In my mind the stronger the brie the better but I am sure the frittata would work just as well with a milder brie!

    Pictures of making asparagus and brie frittata

    How to make this Asparagus and Brie Frittata:

    • Plunge the asparagus tips into a pan of simmering water for 1 minute. Remove from the hot water and place in a bowl of cold water to prevent them cooking further and turning to mush!
    • If the asparagus tips that you are using for this recipe are much thicker than the ones in Picture 2, you may need to cook them for a little longer (but they shouldn't need any longer than 2 - 2 ½ minutes in total)
    • Saute the onions until they have softened and have started to turn golden brown (Picture 3)
    • Remove the asparagus tips from the cold water and add them to the pan of onions (Picture 4)
    • Pour in the whisked & seasoned eggs & milk (Picture 4)
    • I did not remove the rind from the brie before chopping it up and adding it to the frittata. Obviously, this is a personal choice, so you may like to de-rind the cheese before adding.
    • I found that it was best to cook the frittata for 5 or 6 minutes before adding the cheese. This meant that the cheese didn't just sink to the bottom of the pan, there was a bit of cooked egg that the pieces could 'perch' on (Picture 5)
    • Cook on the stove top for another 3 or 4 minutes before transferring the whole pan to the grill to set the top of the frittata.

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    What I used to make this Asparagus and Brie Frittata:

    As you grill frittata, it is essential that you use a frying pan / skillet with a metal or cast iron handle.

    An asparagus and brie frittata with a slice out

    Alternatives to try:

    • Whether you use ripe brie or mild brie is up to you.
    • Either remove the rind from the cheese or leave it on, whatever is your preference!
    • Use red onion instead of brown onion for added colour.
    • Try 2 - 3 shallots rather than 1 onion for a milder taste.
    • Use Light Brie and reduce the SmartPoints by 1 point per serving.
    An asparagus and brie frittata on a white table

    Asparagus & Brie Frittata

    Marianne
    This simple and tasty Asparagus and Brie Frittata is just 4 SmartPoints per portion on Weight Watchers Freestyle Plan. 
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 25 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Lunch
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 243 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 bunch asparagus tips approx 100g
    • 1 tbsp olive oil
    • 1 onion chopped
    • 8 medium eggs
    • 3 tbsp skimmed milk
    • salt and pepper
    • ½ cup brie (80g) torn into 8 pieces

    Instructions
     

    • Bring a saucepan of salted water to the boil. Reduce to a fast simmer and immerse the asparagus tips. After 1 minute remove the asparagus from the pan and place them in a bowl of cold water to stop them over cooking and becoming mushy!
    • Whisk the eggs together with the milk and add a good few pinches of salt and pepper. 
    • Heat the olive oil in a non stick frying pan (with a metal handle) and saute the onions for 6 - 8 minutes until they have softened and started to brown. 
    • Add the asparagus tips to the onions and pour on the whisked eggs. 
    • Cook on the hob over a medium heat for 5 minutes until it has started to set. Add the pieces of cheese and continue cooking for a further 3 - 4 minutes. 
    • Preheat your grill to medium / high and transfer the pan to the grill for 3 or 4 minutes until the top of the frittata sets and becomes golden. 
    • Serve warm with green salad. 

    Notes

    Please be aware that the nutritional information below has been automatically generated and does not account for variations in product brands and types, weights of individual ingredients etc.  It should therefore be considered as an estimate.
    PointedKitchen.com has calculated the Weight Watchers SmartPoints based on the individual ingredients used to make this recipe and not from the following nutritional information.
    PointedKitchen.com is not responsible for any loss or damage relating to your reliance on this nutritional information.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Asparagus & Brie Frittata
    Serving Size
     
    0.25 frittata
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    243
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    17
    g
    26
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    7
    g
    44
    %
    Trans Fat
     
    1
    g
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    2
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    7
    g
    Cholesterol
     
    348
    mg
    116
    %
    Sodium
     
    257
    mg
    11
    %
    Potassium
     
    260
    mg
    7
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    5
    g
    2
    %
    Fiber
     
    1
    g
    4
    %
    Sugar
     
    3
    g
    3
    %
    Protein
     
    16
    g
    32
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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