Skillet-Baked Eggs & Asparagus

 INGREDIENTS (Serves: 4)

3 Tbsp. olive oil
¾ lbs asparagus, cut into ½ inch pieces
2 scallions, thinly sliced
8 large eggs
6 Tbsp roughly chopped soft herbs 
(basil, cilantro, chives, or parsley)
⅓ cup heavy cream
2 Tbsp. grated parmesan
Salt and pepper

STEPS
  1. Preheat oven to 300F.
  2. Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering
  3. Add the asparagus and the scallions and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until asparagus is browned and tender
  4. Whisk together the eggs, herbs, and cream
  5. Whisk in parmesan, salt, and pepper
  6. Pour the egg mixture over asparagus and place the skillet in the oven
  7. Bake for about 220 minutes, until set, but still slightly jiggly in the center
  8. Cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before serving


TIPS
  1. Scallion can be replace with green onions, or even green garlic to add in more flavor. 
  2. Replace heavy cream with milk or silken tofu for lower fat option 


Recipe adapted from: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1013633-skillet-baked-eggs-and-asparagus

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