awesome asparagus

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48 Pinches
Gallatin, TN
Updated on Apr 10, 2012

This recipe works for Breakfast, Lunch, or Dinner.

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

Ingredients

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

How To Make awesome asparagus

  • Step 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.
  • Step 2
    Poach four eggs.
  • Step 3
    Meanwhile, cook the asparagus bundles in boiling salted water until just tender (3 to 4 minutes).
  • Step 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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Category: Eggs
Category: Vegetables
Ingredient: Vegetable
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top

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