30-60 min4 servingsAmerican

Individual Asparagus and Goat Cheese Frittatas

By Mediterranean Instant Pot Cookbook by America's Test Kitchen

4 servings

30-60 min

Easy

Individual Asparagus and Goat Cheese Frittatas

Recipe Details

Course: Dinner, Main Dishes, Side Dish

Difficulty: Easy

Prep Time: 10 min

Cook Time: 50 min

Total Time: 30-60 min

Cooking Technique: Pressure Cook, Sauté

Cuisine: American

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
8 oz asparagus
1 red bell pepper
2 shallots
2 oz goat cheese
1 tbsp minced fresh tarragon
1 tsp grated lemon zest
8 large eggs
1/2 tsp table salt

Why this recipe works: A vegetable-packed frittata makes for a satisfying light meal. Using individual ramekins as the cooking vessel allowed for easy transfer for serving (not to mention elegant presentation). We added a little water to our egg mixture to keep the frittatas tender, and sautéed a vibrant mix of vegetables to drive off their excess moisture and make sure they were fully cooked. Tangy goat cheese, tarragon, and lemon zest kept the frittatas bright. You will need four 6 ounce ramekins for this recipe. If using a 6 quart Instant Pot, arrange 3 ramekins on the trivet in step 2, then stack the fourth ramekin on top in the center. The bottom frittatas may puff up slightly around the base of the ramekin on top. To make this a heartier meal, serve with a salad and crusty bread.

INSTRUCTIONS

Using highest Sauté function, heat oil in Instant Pot until shimmering. Add asparagus, bell pepper, and shallots; cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Turn off Instant Pot and transfer vegetables to bowl. Stir in goat cheese, tarragon, and lemon zest.
Arrange trivet included with Instant Pot in base of now-empty insert and add 1 cup water. Spray four 6 ounce ramekins with vegetable oil spray. Beat eggs, 1/4 cup water, and salt in large bowl until thoroughly combined. Divide vegetable mixture between prepared ramekins, then pour egg mixture over top (you may have some left over). Set ramekins on trivet. Lock lid in place and close pressure release valve. Select Pressure Cook function and cook for 10 minutes.
Turn off Instant Pot and quick-release pressure. Carefully remove lid, allowing steam to escape away from you. Using tongs, transfer ramekins to wire rack and let cool slightly. Run paring knife around inside edge of ramekins to loosen frittatas, then invert onto individual serving plates. Serve.