Asparagus a la Flamande

This is a healthy vegetarian dish from Belgium that is a lovely starter and also side dish.

This is a healthy vegetarian dish from Belgium that is a lovely starter and also side dish.

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Total Time 25

Servings people

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.

Try a grating of fresh nutmeg for additional flavour.