This is a delicious asparagus brunch recipe: eggs and asparagus cooked in a skillet or a pan and ready in about 15 minutes.
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
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.
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 donโt dry out too much during reheating.
Reheat in microwave, loosely covered, in short intervals until heated through.
What to serve with them?
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๐ Recipe
Asparagus Brunch (with Eggs)
Equipment
- Large cast-iron skillet or frying pan
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
- Seasoning: The red chili flakes are optional. They can be replaced with other spices or seasoning mixtures.
- Herbs: Or other freshly chopped herbs like parsley, basil, thyme, or dill are great.
- 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.
- 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.
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