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Roasted green asparagus with poached egg & spelt bread crunch

Crisp green asparagus, gently fried in olive oil, served with a delicate poached egg and crispy spelt bread crunch. A simple but sophisticated dish that brings spring to your plate.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer, Light main course
Cuisine European & modern cuisine
Servings 2 People
Calories 390 kcal

Cooking utensils

  • 1 Large pan
  • 1 Small pot for poaching
  • 1 Skimmer
  • 1 Knife & chopping board
  • 1 Mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

For the asparagus

  • 500 g green asparagus
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • Salt & pepper

For the egg

  • 2 Organic eggs
  • 1 Tbsp vinegar for poaching

For the crunch

  • 2 Slices of spelt bread stale or fresh
  • 1 Tbsp butter or olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chopped parsley

For the dressing

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • Freshly ground pepper
  • A little lemon zest

Preparation
 

Roast asparagus

  • Wash the asparagus, break off or cut off the ends.
  • Fry in olive oil over a medium heat in a large pan for 6-8 minutes until lightly browned but still firm to the bite. Season with salt and pepper.

Poach eggs

  • Bring water with a little vinegar to a simmer in a small saucepan (do not boil!).
  • Crack the eggs one at a time into a cup.
  • Create a swirl with a spoon and carefully slide the egg into it.
  • Poach for approx. 3 minutes, then remove with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper.

Prepare the spelt crunch

  • Cut the spelt bread into small cubes or crumble.
  • Fry in butter or olive oil in a small pan until golden brown.
  • Refine with chopped parsley.

Sideboards

  • Arrange the asparagus on plates and place a poached egg on each plate.
  • Sprinkle with crunch and drizzle with lemon oil.
  • Optionally garnish with fresh herbs or grated Parmesan cheese.

Recommended side dishes

  • Fresh herb salad with radishes
  • Baguette or sourdough bread
  • Chilled white wine or rosé for topping up

Nutritional values per portion

Calories: 390kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 17gFat: 24g
Keyword green asparagus, light, poached egg, seasonal, Silvaner, Spelt, Spring, Vegetarian, Wine and food
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