As the name Asparagus a la Flamande implies this is an asparagus dish from Belgium. This recipe is very easy and makes the best of first of the season asparagus which many people ignore. As a starter, it is striking and with the flavoured eggs creates a perfect standard of what’s to come after.
Asparagus a la Flamande
This is a healthy vegetarian dish from Belgium that is a lovely starter and also side dish.
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Servings: 4 people
Calories: 195kcal
Ingredients
- 2 lbs asparagus 1 Kg
- 3 large eggs boiled
- 6 tbsp butter melted, 90 ml
- 2 tbsp lemon juice 30 ml
- 4 tbsp parsley finely chop 60 ml
- 2 grates nutmeg
- 1 pinch salt to taste
- 1 pinch ground pepper to tatse
Instructions
- Unless the asparagus are very thin, peel away the tough outer skin using a vegetable peeler.2 lbs asparagus
- Tie them in a bundle with kitchen twine and drop into a large pot of boiling water.
- Cook uncovered until tender, 10 to 20 minutes depending on thickness.
- Remove the asparagus from the water and drain on a towel.
- Mash the eggs with a fork in a small bowl.3 large eggs
- Add the remaining ingredients and stir to combine.6 tbsp butter, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 4 tbsp parsley, 2 grates nutmeg, 1 pinch salt, 1 pinch ground pepper
- Arrange the asparagus on a serving platter or individual plates and spoon the egg mixture on top, leaving the ends of the asparagus uncovered.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Try a grating of fresh nutmeg for additional flavour.
Nutrition
Calories: 195kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 142mg | Potassium: 91mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 8g