Asparagus with Poached Eggs Recipe
Asparagus and poached eggs for breakfast make a great start to the day to fuel your body. This healthy breakfast recipe is very easy and quick to make.
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Get yourself some healthy breakfast to fuel your body before you tackle your day. This asparagus with poached eggs recipe is very simple, basic, and quick to make. It is one of the healthiest recipes with multiple benefits. Try this recipe now.
Ingredients
- 6 fresh asparagus spears
- 1 egg
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoon melted butter
- 1 tablespoon of vinegar
Directions
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To cook asparagus. Heat pan then add melted butter. Cook for about 7 minutes until asparagus is tender. Add salt and pepper to taste.
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For poached egg using stovetop.
Gently simmer a pot of water.
Add around 1 tablespoon of vinegar which will help in making the egg whites set and keep their shape together faster and better.
Create a whirlpool, by using spatula around the pot and making circular motion.
Then slowly slide the eggs into the center of the whirlpool and cook for around 3-4 minutes, depending on how firm you want your yolks to be.
When cooked, use a slotted spoon to remove the eggs from the water and make sure to do it gently.
Tip: Add a few folds of paper towel on top of a separate plate, this will make sure that excess water will be absorbed. Do this before putting the poached egg on top of the asparagus.
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Assemble your asparagus and poached eggs.
When poached eggs are fully cooked and no longer have excess water, place it on top of the asparagus. Salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy!