Asparagus and Bok Choy Frittata

Asparagus and Bok Choy Frittata

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2 tablespoons cooking oil

3 scallions including green tops, sliced thin

1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

1 clove garlic, minced

1 small head bok choy, cut into 1-inch pieces

3/4 pound asparagus, tough ends snapped off and discarded, spears cut into 1-inch pieces

9 eggs, beaten to mix

1/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper

dash of cayenne

dash of salt

1 teaspoon Asian sesame oil

1. Preheat the oven to 325 F.

2. In a medium cast-iron or ovenproof nonstick frying pan, heat the cooking oil over moderate heat.

3. Add the scallions, ginger, and garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

4. Add the bok choy and cook, stirring, until the leaves wilt, about 2 minutes.

5. Add the asparagus and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are almost tender, about 3 minutes more.

6. Evenly distribute the vegetables in the pan and then add the eggs, pepper, cayenne, and salt.

7. Cook the frittata, without stirring, until the edges start to set, about 2 minutes.

8. Put the frittata in the oven and bake until firm, about 25 minutes.

9. Drizzle the sesame oil over the top.