Asparagus and Smoked Salmon Frittata with Gruyere
This brunch frittata combines tender yellow potatoes, asparagus, red onion, and smoked salmon with creamy eggs and nutty Gruyere cheese. Hot sauce, lemon zest, tarragon, and chives add gentle heat and bright herbal notes, making it a flavorful choice for a relaxed breakfast or weekend brunch.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Asparagus and Smoked Salmon Frittata with Gruyere, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 13 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 34
- Heart Health
- 66
- Metabolic
- 21
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 50
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and let cool.
- 2
Whisk eggs in a bowl. Add hot sauce, chopped tarragon, chopped chives, lemon zest, salt, and pepper to the eggs, then whisk.
- 3
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Dice potatoes once cooled.
- 4
Heat an ovenproof pan over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Add onions, potatoes, and asparagus to the pan and sauté for 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium. Add the egg mixture to the pan. Stir in smoked salmon and Gruyere cheese.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until the eggs puff up. Cool for a few minutes and serve.
- 6
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 7
Dice the potatoes once cooled.
- 8
Heat an ovenproof pan over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
- 9
Add the onions, potatoes, and asparagus to the pan and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
- 10
Reduce the heat to medium and pour in the egg mixture.
- 11
Stir in the smoked salmon and Gruyere cheese.
- 12
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until the eggs puff up.
- 13
Cool for a few minutes and serve.
- Calories 272.91 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 18.75 g Good Source 38%
- Carbohydrate 16.9 g 6%
- Total Fat 15.06 g Moderate 19%
- Saturated Fat 5.32 g High 27%
- Trans Fat 0.04 g High --
- Cholesterol 303.26 mg High 101%
- Sodium 295.48 mg Moderate 13%
- Dietary Fiber 2.11 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 1.41 g --
- Added Sugars 0.02 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 171.72 mg Moderate 13%
- Iron 3.11 mg Moderate 17%
- Potassium 564.03 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 89.15 mcg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin C 14.21 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin D 1.3 mcg Low Source 7%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Fish 🐟
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Asparagus and Smoked Salmon Frittata with Gruyere is a French breakfast recipe made with 16 ingredients. It takes about 45 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Asparagus, Baby Yellow Potatoes, Black Pepper, and Diced Onion. Each serving provides about 272.91 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Asparagus and Smoked Salmon Frittata with Gruyere?
- It is a French frittata recipe made with 16 ingredients, usually served for breakfast or dinner or lunch.
- What is Asparagus and Smoked Salmon Frittata with Gruyere made of?
- The main ingredients are Asparagus, Baby Yellow Potatoes, Black Pepper, Diced Onion, Dried Tarragon. The full list of 16 is above.
- What goes well with Asparagus and Smoked Salmon Frittata with Gruyere?
- Explore these French side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Asparagus and Smoked Salmon Frittata with Gruyere?
- About 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 272.91 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Asparagus and Smoked Salmon Frittata with Gruyere easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 16 ingredients and 13 steps.
- Is Asparagus and Smoked Salmon Frittata with Gruyere healthy?
- Asparagus and Smoked Salmon Frittata with Gruyere has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 272.91 calories and 18.75 g of protein, or 38% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 295.48 mg (13% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.32 g (27% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Fish, Eggs, Milk and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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