Poached Eggs With Asparagus

Poached Eggs With Asparagus

Once you learn how to cook perfectly poached eggs, you’ll want one on top of everything.

Brown rice, zoodles, wilted greens — just about anything is more delicious with a poached egg on top.

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Asparagus and eggs
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Poached Eggs With Asparagus

Brown rice, zoodles, wilted greens — just about anything is more delicious with a poached egg on top.

Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword poached eggs
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 4 mins
Total Time 14 mins
Servings 2 servings
Calories 176 kcal
Author BODi

Ingredients

  • 2 cups hot water
  • 1 tsp. vinegar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 20 medium asparagus spears, steamed
  • Fresh ground black pepper (to taste; optional)

Instructions

  1. Bring water to aboil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add vinegar; reduce heat to maintain a gentle boil.

  2. Place one egg into a small bowl. Hold bowl close to the water’s surface and slip the egg into the water, repeat with remaining eggs; cook for about 3 to 4 minutes, or until whites are completely set. Gently lift eggs out of water.

  3. Place 10 asparagus spears on each serving plate. Top with two eggs and pepper (if desired); serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts
Poached Eggs With Asparagus
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 176 Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat 10g15%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Cholesterol 372mg124%
Sodium 152mg7%
Carbohydrates 7g2%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 16g32%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

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