Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons white vinegar
- 12 spears asparagus
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt
- 2 large organic eggs
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
- Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
Directions
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Fill a large saucepan two-thirds of the way with water. Add the white vinegar and bring to a boil.
Holding the tip and stem of each asparagus spear, snap the asparagus where it will naturally break. Discard the ends. Toss the asparagus with about 1 tablespoon olive oil and some salt.
Place the asparagus in the oven and roast for 15 minutes.
Reduce the heat on the water until the bubbles in the water have subsided.
Gently crack and drop the eggs into the water. Cook the eggs for 3 to 4 minutes. When done, the whites will be cooked through and the yolks will be warm but still liquid.
Using a slotted spoon, carefully remove the eggs from the saucepan and blot the bottom of the spoon on a paper towel before plating the egg.
Remove the asparagus from the oven.
Divide the roasted asparagus spears on plates and top each set of asparagus with a poached egg. Sprinkle with the grated Parmigiano and a couple flakes crushed red pepper. Sprinkle with a few drops olive oil.

















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By AriadneK
on March 15, 2011
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Forget "side dish" - this is a super fast dinner with minimal prep and easy clean up. I would have cooked the eggs for just a little longer; maybe the water wasn't quite hot enough. Still, served with a little leftover polenta (topped with Parmesan and warmed in the oven with the asparagus, this really hit the spot after a busy day.
By adventurouseater
Bloomingdale, IL
on February 08, 2011
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my new favorite way to eat asparagus. A delicious combination!
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