Asparagus, Ham and Egg Brunch

When I’m asked what is in my top 5 brunch recipes, this has to be on the list. Asparagus, Ham and Egg Brunch is light yet filling and so full of flavour. Serve with or on toast for the bigger appetite but this recipe rocks. Served for breakfast or brunch or for that special person. I have also served this at Christmas and thanksgiving when everybody has eaten too much. This fits the bill perfectly.

Asparagus, ham and Egg Brunch

This is a dish tht I could have every day and not get bored.

4.89 from 79 votes

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Course: Breakfast, Brunch

Cuisine: British

Keyword: Breakfast-Brunch, Dairy, Eggs, Ham, Vegetables

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes minutes

Servings: 2 People

Calories: 214kcal

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Ingredients

 

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• 250 g asparagus spears
• 75 g smoked ham sliced
• 4 large eggs free range
• ½ bunch chives
• 30 g milk I use full fat
• ground black pepper to taste
• salt to taste

Instructions

• Place a pan of water over a high heat and bring to the boil.
• Remove the woody ends of the spears by cutting or just by snapping. They will naturally break were the old and new asparagus meet.
• Add to the boiling and cook for 5 – 6 minutes until nice and tender. Drain and keep warm under foil and kitchen towel.
• Using a medium sized bowl, add the milk, chives, small pinch of salt and black pepper and the eggs and gently whisk til combined.
• Place the ham in swirls on slightly warmed plates. The contours will hold the eggs in place.
• Add a little butter and a drop of oil to a saucepan and place over a medium heat. When the butter has melted, add the egg mixture and stir gently until it starts to scramble. The best consistency for this recipe is slightly firm but not rubbery. Remove from the heat as it will continue to cook from the heat of the pan.
• Add the eggs on top of the ham and place the asparagus on top of the eggs for a dish that looks impressive, tastes amazing and is always a winner.

Nutrition

Calories: 214kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 392mg | Sodium: 605mg | Potassium: 516mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1553IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 109mg | Iron: 5mg