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Soft Eggs and Asparagus

Soft Eggs and Asparagus

Recipes and photos are AI created and editorially reviewed. Nutrition figures are estimates.

Dippy eggs with asparagus soldiers.

Cuisine
British
Serves
1
Prep
2 min
Cook
6 min
Total
8 min
Difficulty
Easy

Gluten-freeDairy-freeNut-freeVegetarian

Equipment: Saucepan

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • 6 asparagus spears

Optional extras

  • A knob of butter
  • Salt
  • Parmesan shavings

Method

  1. Boil the eggs for 6 minutes. Meanwhile, steam or boil the asparagus for 3 to 4 minutes.
  2. Dip the asparagus into the runny yolks.

Swaps and tips

Tenderstem broccoli works when asparagus isn't in season.

Nutrition estimated, per serving

ProteinCarbsFibreFatCalories
15 g3 g2 g10 g170 kcal

Values are estimates based on typical UK food composition data and will vary with brands and portion sizes.

Recipes are AI created and editorially reviewed; kitchen testing is ongoing.

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