Description
Asparagus Egg Toast is a quick, healthy, and elegant breakfast that combines crisp asparagus, perfectly cooked eggs, and golden toasted bread. This spring-inspired dish is rich in flavor, nutrients, and texture — perfect for busy mornings, brunch gatherings, or a light lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6–8 asparagus spears: fresh and tender, trimmed of woody ends
- 2 eggs: soft-boiled or poached for creamy yolks
- 2 slices of sourdough or whole-grain bread: hearty base with crunch
- 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil: for toasting the bread
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan or crumbled feta cheese: adds savory richness
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice or zest: brightens up the flavor
- Salt and black pepper: to taste, enhances all flavors
- Fresh herbs (chives, dill, or parsley): for garnish and aroma
Instructions
- Trim the asparagus and blanch or sauté it in salted water or olive oil for 3–4 minutes until tender-crisp. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Toast the bread slices with butter or olive oil until golden brown and crunchy.
- Cook the eggs: soft-boil for 6–7 minutes or poach for 3–4 minutes until the whites are set but yolks remain runny.
- Arrange the asparagus spears neatly over the toasted bread slices.
- Place one egg on top of each toast and gently break the yolk to create a rich sauce.
- Sprinkle with cheese, drizzle with lemon juice or zest, and finish with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Use fresh, thin asparagus stalks for even cooking and best texture.
- To make it gluten-free, use gluten-free bread.
- For extra protein, add smoked salmon or sliced avocado.
- Vegan option: use vegan bread and tofu scramble instead of eggs.
- Reheat gently in a skillet to maintain texture if made ahead.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Toasting, Boiling, Sautéing
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 toast
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
Keywords: Asparagus Egg Toast, healthy breakfast, spring brunch, easy egg toast, asparagus recipe, vegetarian toast