Recipe compliments of Rick and Lynne
Asparagus and Fried Eggs on Garlic Toast
Cuisine: American Type: Breakfast Serves: 4
Source:
Fine Cooking
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Comments:
The softly cooked egg yolks in this dish become a delicious sauce for the toast and asparagus. Serve for lunch or brunch alongside crispy bacon or sausages.
Serving Suggestions:
Ingredients:
4-1/2-inch-thick slices sourdough bread (from a round loaf)
1 large clove garlic, halved
1 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil, more for brushing the toast
1 lb. asparagus, trimmed of tough, woody stems
Kosher salt
4 large eggs
Freshly ground black pepper
1 oz. Pecorino Romano, shaved into large shards with a vegetable peeler

Instructions:
1. Lightly toast the bread. Rub one side of each slice with the garlic and brush lightly with olive oil. Put 1 slice on each of 4 plates.

2. Put the asparagus in a 12-inch nonstick skillet with 1/2 cup water, the olive oil, and 1/2 tsp. salt. Cover, bring to a boil over medium-high heat, and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.

3. Meanwhile, crack the eggs into a shallow bowl. When the asparagus is ready, pat dry and divide it among the pieces of toast. Wipe out the skillet with paper towels if wet; then slide the eggs into the hot skillet, sprinkle each with a pinch of salt and pepper, cover, and cook over low heat until the whites are firm but the yolks are still runny, about 2 minutes.

4. Top each toast with an egg. Garnish with the shaved Pecorino, and serve.

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2012-04-01