Asparagus and Fried Eggs on Garlic Toast

Serves 4

by Allison Ehri Kreitler
from Fine Cooking
Issue 116
Last Edit Date: 4/4/2012 10:27:43 AM

The softly cooked egg yolks in this dish, which works well for breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner, become a delicious sauce for the toast and asparagus.

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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

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.

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.

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.

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

Serving Suggestions

Serve alongside slices of Candied Bacon or punchy Fireman’s Sausage.

nutrition information (per serving):
Calories (kcal): 420; Fat (g): 11; Fat Calories (kcal): 100; Saturated Fat (g): 4; Protein (g): 22; Monounsaturated Fat (g): 4; Carbohydrates (g): 59; Polyunsaturated Fat (g): 2; Sodium (mg): 780; Cholesterol (mg): 195; Fiber (g): 4;

Photo: Scott Phillips

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by SeeBeth, 5/29/2012Easy and delicious. Make sure you use good quality sour dough bread. We substituted parmesan reggiano and think pecorino is the better cheese choice if you have it.

by dchirco, 5/13/2012I love this recipe for a quick light dinner when I don't want to make a mess or spend too much time in the kitchen. I actually bake the asparagus at 375 for 12 or 13 minutes in the oven that way I spend less time over the stove.