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!

Vegetarian keto asparagus with soft eggs
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

  1. Bring a non-stick skillet of water to a boil and add the asparagus
  2. Blanch them for 1 minute, take out of the skillet and keep them on a paper towel
  3. Empty the water and put the skillet back on medium heat
  4. When skillet is completely dry, add the butter and let it melt
    • Substitute butter with olive oil, for a lactose-free option
  5. Then, add the asparagus, season with salt & pepper to (taste) and stir to coat
  6. Let them saute for 5 minutes, while stirring occasionally, until they are soft & slightly crunchy at the same time
  7. When ready, remove the asparagus to a dish

Eggs

  1. Crack the egg(s) in the skillet - add salt to taste
  2. 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

  1. When ready, place the egg(s) in the dish with the asparagus and season with freshly grounded pepper
  2. You may optionally serve with a bit of lemon juice
  3. 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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