Eggs with green asparagus and Parmesan cheese
Green asparagus cut into sections, quickly sautéed with Parmesan, and topped with eggs beaten with cream.
17 K 5/5 (1 reviews)
40 min.
Easy
12 people
8 IngredientsLast modified on: July 23th 2023
12 
1 1⁄3 cup 
6 1⁄3 cups green asparagus spears
12 tablespoons 
2⁄3 cup Parmesan (Parmigiano Reggiano)
Times for this recipe
Preparation: 35 min.
Cooking: 6 min.
All in all: 40 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 5 min.
In a salad bowl, break up 12 eggs, add 1 1⁄3 cup liquid cream, salt and pepper then whisk to mix well.
Set aside.
Set aside.
Stage 2 - 20 min.
Prepare 6 1⁄3 cups green asparagus spears, then cut into small pieces.
Stage 3 - 4 min.
In a frying pan over medium heat, pour 12 tablespoons olive oil, and when hot, add the asparagus.
Stage 4 - 2 min.
Sprinkle with half of the 2⁄3 cup Parmesan (Parmigiano Reggiano), then sauté quickly for 1 or 2 minutes.
Stage 5 - 2 min.
Pour in the beaten eggs and sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan.
Stage 6 - 7 min.
Using a wooden spatula, push the edges of the pan inwards...
Stage 7
...until set.
Finish with the chopped parsley.
Finish with the chopped parsley.
Stage 8
Enjoy without delay.
Remarks
If you don't have green asparagus, white asparagus or a mixture of the two will work just as well.
Keeping: Enjoy immediately.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
| Proteins (gr) | Carbohydrates (gr) | Fats (gr) | Energy value (in k-calories) | Energy value (in k-joules) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole recipe | 170 RDI=70 % | 70 RDI=7 % | 370 RDI=60 % | 4,320 RDI=220 % | 18,110 RDI: 220 % |
| Per 100 g | 6 RDI=2 % | 2 RDI=0 % | 10 RDI=2 % | 160 RDI=8 % | 660 RDI: 8 % |
| Per person | 10 RDI=5 % | 5 RDI=1 % | 30 RDI=5 % | 360 RDI=20 % | 1,510 RDI: 20 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 12 people : 33.70 €
- Per person : 2.85 €
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