Asparagus Soldiers With A Soft-Boiled Egg

A classic combination, seasoned with chilli and paprika

• Cooking Time Prep 10 mins
  Cook 10 mins
• Skill Level Easy
• Servings Serves 4

Nutrition per serving

• Kcalories

  186

• Protein

  12g

• Carbs

  12g

• Fat

  10g

• Saturates

  2g

• Fibre

  2g

• Sugar

  3g

• Salt

  0.72g

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 50g fine dry breadcrumbs
• pinch each chilli and paprika
• 16-20 asparagus spears
• 4 eggs

Directions

1. Heat the oil in a pan, add the breadcrumbs, then fry until crisp and golden. Season with the spices and flaky sea salt, then leave to cool. Cook the asparagus in a large pan of boiling salted water for 3-5 mins until tender. At the same time, boil the eggs for 3-4 mins. Put each egg in an egg cup on a plate. Drain the asparagus and divide between plates. Scatter over the crumbs and serve.

Categories: Courses, Dairy, Healthy, Special Diets