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Ingredients
Potato Tortilla Asparagus Bites
Peel the potatoes, rinse and cut into small cubes (approximately 1/2 inch). Blanch In boiling salted water for 2-3 minutes, then rinse in cold water and drain.
Rinse asparagus, peel the bottom third, cut off ends and cut into approximately 1 1/4-inch long pieces. Blanch for 2-3 minutes In boiling salted water, then rinse and drain.
Trim scallions, rinse, shake dry, and cut crosswise into approximately 1/2-inch pieces.
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large pan, add the scallions and potatoes and sauté for 3-4 minutes while stirring.
Beat the eggs in a bowl and season with salt and cayenne pepper.
Add asparagus and parsley to potato-scallion mixture.
Coat a baking dish (12 x 8 inches) with the remaining olive oil. Pour in 1/3 of the egg mixture, add vegetable mixture and top with the remaining egg mixture. Bake on the center rack in a preheated oven at 220°C / 425°F about 20 minutes.
Allow to cool slightly, loosen from baking dish with a sharp knife edge and cut tortilla in approximately 3/4–1-inch cubes. Insert a toothpick in each cube and arrange on a platter.
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie | 426 cal. | (20 %) | ||
Protein | 22 g | (22 %) | ||
Fat | 21 g | (18 %) | ||
Carbohydrates | 37 g | (25 %) | ||
Sugar added | 0 g | (0 %) | ||
Roughage | 4.5 g | (15 %) |