Croatia (Istria): Asparagus & Wild Mushroom Fritaja
Method
Sauté Veg: Heat the olive oil in a medium non-stick frying pan over medium heat, then cook the wild mushrooms and asparagus pieces for 5 minutes until tender and lightly browned.
Whisk Base: Whisk the whole eggs and extra egg whites together in a bowl, seasoning generously with salt, cracked black pepper, and the sliced spring onions.
Cook Fritaja: Pour the egg mixture directly into the pan over the vegetables, stirring gently for 1 minute before letting it sit undisturbed to cook for a further 4 minutes.
Finish & Serve: Scatter the grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the top, cover the pan for the final minute to allow the cheese to melt, then slide onto plates.
Nutritional Insight: The premium, bioavailable amino acid profile derived from the fortified egg base preserves lean muscle mass, while the prebiotic mushroom matrices support ZOE-style gut health to naturally manage satiety. Culinary Hack: Snap the asparagus spears by hand rather than cutting them; they will naturally break at the exact point where the woody stem ends and the tender spear begins.
Nutrition Facts
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