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awesome asparagus

(1 rating)
Recipe by
J. White Harris
Gallatin, TN

This recipe works for Breakfast, Lunch, or Dinner.

(1 rating)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For awesome asparagus

  • 4 bunch
    asparagus, trimed, tied 6-8 spears each
  • 1 c
    pecorino or parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1
    lemon, juiced
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • fresh ground black pepper
  • 4 lg
    eggs, poached
  • fresh mint, chopped - for garnish

How To Make awesome asparagus

  • 1
    Make the sauce. Whisk the lemon juice into the grated cheese and drizzle in enough olive oil to make a creamy dressing, set aside.
  • 2
    Poach four eggs.
  • 3
    Meanwhile, cook the asparagus bundles in boiling salted water until just tender (3 to 4 minutes).
  • 4
    Remove the string and place an asparagus bundle on each of 4 plates. Drizzle with the cheese sauce. Place a poached egg on top of each asparagus bundle. Sprinkle with fresh chopped mint and drizzle the plate with some additional olive oil and freshly cracked black pepper. Serve immediately.
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