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    Asparagus Brunch (with Eggs)

    Last modified: May 5, 2025 ยท Published by Adina, Jun 14, 2023 ยท Leave a Comment

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    This is a delicious asparagus brunch recipe: eggs and asparagus cooked in a skillet or a pan and ready in about 15 minutes.

    fried asparagus spears topped with fried eggs in a skillet.

    This asparagus brunch recipe with fried eggs is ideal for Easter, a spring Sunday, or any special gathering - a simple yet delicious meal that makes the most of the seasonal produce. Try another egg breakfast, these delightful Fisherman's Eggs.

    Check out more fast and delicious recipes with asparagus: Air Fryer Asparagus or Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus.

    Ingredients: 5 + oil, salt, and pepper

    Prep time: 5 minutes

    Cook time: 10 minutes

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    • Recipe ingredients
    • How to make an asparagus brunch?
    • Egg variations
    • Store and reheat
    • What to serve with them?
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    Recipe ingredients

    listed ingredients on a table: asparagus, eggs, salt, pepper, chili flakes, parmesan, chives.

    Asparagus: Choose long, tender spears that are crisp and show no mushy spots.ย Try the Asparagus and Pea Pasta, too.

    Eggs: One or two eggs per serving, depending on appetite. Try another spring dish made with eggs, our easy and creamy Dill Pickle Egg Salad.

    Other ingredients: Parmesan, seasoning, and fresh herbs.

    See the recipe card for detailed instructions and full information on ingredients and quantities.

    How to make an asparagus brunch?

    Preparations: Wash and dry the asparagus stalks and trim off the woody ends.

    collage of two pictures of frying asparagus in a skillet and cracking eggs on top.

    Step #1: Add the spears to the pan in a single layer and season. Cook for about 3-4 minutes, flipping occasionally.

    The stalks should be only half-cooked as they continue cooking with the eggs. Adjust the cooking time based on your desired level of doneness.

    Step #2: Add the eggs: Flip the spears again and crack the eggs on top. Lower the heat and cover the pan with a lid to allow the eggs to steam fry. Cook for a few minutes or until the egg whites are set and the egg yolks are done to your liking. 

    Tip: The cooking time depends on how you like your eggs. I want mine to have the egg whites set and the yolks creamy, so it took me about 5 minutes once I added the eggs. Check regularly, and stop when you like what you see.

    Step #3: Sprinkle the grated Parmesan over the asparagus brunch, red chili flakes, salt, and pepper on top of the eggs. If you like, add chopped fresh herbs.

    Egg variations

    Scrambled eggs: You can beat and season them and pour them over the vegetables.

    You can also make poached eggs or soft-boiled eggs in a different pan.

    You could also top the spears with hard-boiled sliced or chopped eggs.

    Store and reheat

    I recommend serving the asparagus brunch immediately. 

    However, leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 2-3 days. We usually eat the leftovers cold or at room temperature on a slice of toasted bread. 

    Reheat the leftovers in the pan on low heat for a few minutes. You could chop the asparagus spears a bit to help them reheat quicker, so that the eggs donโ€™t dry out too much during reheating.

    Reheat in microwave, loosely covered, in short intervals until heated through.

    close up of fried eggs with runny yolks cooked on top of asparagus.

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    asparagus and eggs pan fried in a cast iron skillet.

    Asparagus Brunch (with Eggs)

    This is a delicious asparagus brunch recipe: eggs and asparagus cooked in a skillet or a pan and ready in about 15 minutes.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 2 people
    Calories: 244kcal
    Author: Adina

    Equipment

    • Large cast-iron skillet or frying pan
    • Tongs
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    Ingredients 
     

    • 1 lb asparagus
    • 2-4 eggs
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon Parmesan freshly grated
    • a sprinkle red chili flakes Note 1
    • fine sea salt and black pepper
    • fresh chopped chives Note 2

    Instructions

    • Asparagus: Wash and dry the spears and trim off the tough ends.
      1 lb asparagus
    • Heat the pan: Place the pan or skillet over medium heat. Add the oil and allow it to heat up.
      2 tablespoons olive oil
    • Cook: Add the asparagus spears to the pan in a single layer. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook for about 3-4 minutes, flipping occasionally using tongs, until the spears are half-cooked.
      Adjust the cooking time based on your desired level of doneness but remember that the asparagus will continue cooking once you add the eggs.
    • Add the eggs: Flip the spears again and crack the eggs on top of them. Lower the heat and cover the pan with a lid to allow the eggs to steam fry (Note 3).
      2-4 eggs
    • Cook for a few minutes or until the egg whites are set and the egg yolks are done to your liking. Check regularly (Note 4).
    • Sprinkle the dish with the grated Parmesan, red chili flakes, salt and pepper. Add chopped herbs if you like.
      1 tablespoon Parmesan + a sprinkle red chili flakes + fine sea salt and black pepper + fresh chopped chives

    Notes

    1. Seasoning: The red chili flakes are optional. They can be replaced with other spices or seasoning mixtures.
    2. Herbs: Or other freshly chopped herbs like parsley, basil, thyme, or dill are great.
    3. Control the heat: When frying the eggs, adjust the heat to low or medium-low to prevent them and the asparagus spears underneath from burning.
    4. The cooking time depends on how you like your eggs. I want mine to have the egg whites set and the yolks creamy, so it took me about 5 minutes once I added the eggs. Check regularly and stop when you like what you see.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1portion from 2 | Calories: 244kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 165mg | Sodium: 108mg | Potassium: 521mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1972IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 109mg | Iron: 6mg
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