Asparagus Toast with Poached Eggs

Serves

4

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

20 minutes

Ingredients

1 bunch asparagus, trimmed, halved
1 tsp olive oil, for coating
salt & pepper, to taste
zest of a lemon
4 eggs
4 slices bread
For the bacon vinaigrette:
  1 oz (30 g) diced shallot (or sub red onion)
  3 tbsp olive oil
  2.5 oz (75 g) cooked bacon, crumbled
  1 tsp wholegrain mustard
  splash of red wine vinegar

Nutrition

(Per Serving)

Calories

220

Fats

12 g

Protein

12 g

Carbs

16 g

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Place the asparagus on a baking sheet and toss with olive oil, salt, pepper, and lemon zest. Roast for 12 to 15 minutes in the hot oven.
  • To make the vinaigrette, sauté the shallot in olive oil until tender. Add the crumbled bacon, warm up for about 1 minute, then whisk in the mustard and red wine vinegar.
  • While the asparagus is roasting, poach the eggs and toast the bread.
  • When the asparagus is tender, assemble the toasts. Divide the asparagus equally between each slice of toast; top with a poached egg; drizzle with the vinaigrette; and garnish with a little extra lemon zest and a dash of hot sauce.