Steamed Asparagus with Soft Boiled Egg
Prep. Time:
5 minutes
Cook Time:
10 minutes
Steaming is a quick and healthy way to cook asparagus and helps to retain nutrients, vitamins and colour. Try it served with these steamed soft-boiled eggs for a healthy lunch or a light brunch.
Ingredients:
- 500g green asparagus (peeled)
- 3 fresh eggs
- 3 spring onions (chopped)
- 2 tbsp. flat-leaf parsley (chopped)
- 2 tbsp. black olives
- 2 tbsp. candied tomato pieces
- 1 candied lemon in strips and it’s juice
- 2 tbsp. ground pistachio
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
Directions:
- Add the eggs to the Cuisinart Professional Glass Steamer and set the timer for 10 minutes.
- Add the asparagus to the Steamer, when there is around 5 minutes remaining on the timer.
- Remove the eggs and peel. Arrange the asparagus on a plate.
- Arrange the candied tomatoes, onions, olives, candied lemon, pistachio powder, parsley and season.
- Add the egg and cut it in half.
- Sprinkle with the juice of the lemon and a little olive oil.
