Vegetarian keto asparagus with soft eggs
This dish is one of the best choices for a keto breakfast or snack. Why? Asparagus are full of nutrients, vitamins and antioxidants and low in carbs; what's more, they are delicious! Eggs are a great source of protein and they are described as a nutritional powerhouse!

PREP
5 min
COOK
10 min
SERVINGS
2
Nutrition facts
Energy: 194 kcal
Protein: 8.6 gr
Fat: 16.4 gr
Net carbs: 2.4 gr
Ingredients
Main ingredients
200 gr asparagus, trimmed
2 tbsp(s) unsalted butter (28 gr)
2 large egg(s) (100 gr)
Seasoning
salt (to taste)
ground black pepper (to taste)
Optional
0.5 tbsp(s) lemon juice (8 gr)
Instructions
Asparagus
- Bring a non-stick skillet of water to a boil and add the asparagus
- Blanch them for 1 minute, take out of the skillet and keep them on a paper towel
- Empty the water and put the skillet back on medium heat
- When skillet is completely dry, add the butter and let it melt
- Substitute butter with olive oil, for a lactose-free option
- Then, add the asparagus, season with salt & pepper to (taste) and stir to coat
- Let them saute for 5 minutes, while stirring occasionally, until they are soft & slightly crunchy at the same time
- When ready, remove the asparagus to a dish
Eggs
- Crack the egg(s) in the skillet - add salt to taste
- Cover the skillet and let cook for 2-3 minutes, until the egg white is set & the yolk is still runny
- Alternatively, you may poach the egg(s), if you prefer
Serve
- When ready, place the egg(s) in the dish with the asparagus and season with freshly grounded pepper
- You may optionally serve with a bit of lemon juice
- Alternatively, you may serve with cauliflower hummus or on a slice of toasted keto bread (search for our low carb recipes)
Notes
✔ Serving size: 1 out of 2 servings prepared
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