Baked Eggs and Asparagus Recipe

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Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 2

Yield: 2 servings

Baked Eggs and Asparagus Recipe

Ingredients

½ pound fresh asparagus

trimmed

salt and ground black pepper to taste

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons butter

at room temperature

1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

2 eggs

Breakfast and Brunch

Directions

Step 1

Bring a pot of water to a boil and add the asparagus upright making sure the water does not touch the asparagus tips. Cook until soft but still firm to the bite 10 to 15 minutes depending on thickness. Drain and rinse under cold water.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly butter a baking dish.

Step 3

Place asparagus in one layer on the bottom of the baking dish. Season with salt and pepper. Toss with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and dot with knobs of butter. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top. Gently crack the eggs in the middle of the dish being careful not to break the egg yolks.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until eggs are set 8 to 10 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Baked Eggs and Asparagus Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:2

Calories: 267.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 9.9g 20%

Carbohydrates: 4.9g 2%

Dietary Fiber: 2.3g 9%

Sugars: 2.5g

Fat: 24.1g 37%

Saturated Fat: 10.3g 51%

Cholesterol: 218.7mg 73%

Vitamin A Iu: 1467.5IU 29%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.3mg 25%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 11%

Vitamin C: 6.4mg 11%

Folate: 83.2mcg 21%

Calcium: 84.9mg 9%

Iron: 3.4mg 19%

Magnesium: 23.1mg 8%

Potassium: 302.8mg 9%

Sodium: 269.8mg 11%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 19%

Calories From Fat: 216.8

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.