Eggs With Asparagus

Eggs With Asparagus

Great and easy dish to prepare for brunch or Sunday breakfast with your family.

Ingredients:

36 asparagus spears, trimmed
10 slices whole wheat or whole grain bread
2/3 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
10 large eggs
1/3 light cream or milk
1/3 cup chives, chopped
Salt and ground black pepper to taste
Shaved Parmesan cheese for garnish

Preparation:
  • In a large skillet bring water to boil. Add salt and trimmed asparagus. Cook until tender crisp (for about 2 minutes).
  • Drain asparagus and rinse with cold water. Pat dry and cut into 1 inch long pieces.
  • Spray 10 ramekins (size 3/4 cup or 175 mL) with olive oil or non-stick spray.
  • Preheat oven to 350ºF (180º C).
  • Toast bread, then cut to fit base of each ramekin and place on the bottom.
  • Divide prepared asparagus between ramekins and season with salt and pepper.
  • Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese (about 1 tablespoon each).
  • Gently break an large egg on top of Parmesan cheese in each ramekin.
  • Drizzle light cream or milk over eggs and bake until whites are set and yolks are still runny, for about 13 to 15 minutes, depends on your oven.
  • Sprinkle with chopped chives and shaved Parmesan cheese over top.
  • Let stand 2 to 3 minutes before serving.

Makes 10 servings.



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