Asparagus omelet

Asparagus omelet is a classic spring dish, season in which these vegetables grow spontaneously. Like asparagus muffins, it can be served as an appetizer cut into small squares, or as a main course in larger portions. The asparagus omelet can be prepared well in advance because, like any omelet, it is also excellent cold and is therefore suitable for picnics and outdoor meals!

INGREDIENTS

Not very large asparagus 800 g

Medium eggs 6

Leeks 1

Black pepper to taste

Grana Padano cheese 3 Tablespoons

Provolone cheese 150 g

Chives to chop 1 spoon

Butter 40 g

Extra virgin olive oil 3 Tablespoons

Salt to taste

PREPARATION

To prepare the asparagus omelet, start by washing the asparagus, remove the white and hardest part of the stem. Then tie them together in bunches and boil them (for about 15 minutes) placing them standing in salted water in a narrow and high pot where only the tips can come out (which will be cooked with steam). When they are cooked, drain and cut into small pieces. Then clean the leek, removing the outer leaves more leathery, wash it and cut it into thin slices, which you will place in a pan in which you have melted the butter. Sauté the leek, then salt, pepper and add the asparagus into small pieces; Cook for a few minutes, until the asparagus will no longer lose cooking water. At this point salt, then turn off the heat and let the vegetables cool. Beat the eggs in a bowl, add the ground pepper, grated cheese, warm vegetables, diced provolone cheese, and chives (or parsley); Mix the ingredients well. In a non-stick pan, place the oil and heat it, then add the egg mixture and cook the omelet for 2-3 minutes over a cheerful but not high heat, then place a lid on top of the pan and lower the heat slightly so that the inside of the omelet also cooks evenly. When the sides of the omelet begin to turn it well, turn it with the help of the lid; Brown the other surface of the omelet and then slide it over a serving plate. Serve immediately by dividing it into wedges.

ADVICE

For the preparation of asparagus-based omelets, it is advisable to opt for the use of rather thin asparagus, or even wild (very thin and tasty), since after cooking they will still be chopped and added to the egg mixture. 

COOKING TASTES WONDERFUL

If a cheese wheel tells us about enjoying life, a fragrant aroma and a delicate flavor, then yes, it is Grana Padano. A naturally lactose-free cheese, with multiple nutritional qualities, rich in proteins, mineral salts such as calcium and vitamins. The ideal food for those who love to stay in shape, which gives sport a wonderful flavor.