This quick and easy asparagus frittata is perfect for spring.

Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer

It’s spring and asparagus are in season!

Most of the cooking is done on the stove-top.

A slice of Asparagus Frittata on a white plate

Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer

Don’t have Gruyere?

you’re free to use any Swiss cheese or even an Italian blend.

Add the shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, until they soften and turn translucent, about 3 minutes.

A golden wedge of asparagus frittata site atop a white, decorative plate along with a sprig of thyme.

Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer

Add the sliced asparagus and cook for an additional 3 minutes.

Beat the eggs, ricotta cheese, and salt together, then stir in the chives and tarragon.

While cooking, preheat the oven broiler.

Asparagus Frittata slice on a white plate with a sprig of time

Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer

Remove the pan from the oven with oven mitts and slide the frittata onto a serving plate.

(Be very careful with the hot pan handle!

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Elise Bauer

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Elise Bauer