Steamed Asparagus with Eggs
By Marilena Leavitt
Category
Appetizer & Mezze
Cuisine
French
Servings
6
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
5 minutes
Total Time
15 Minutes
Steamed asparagus topped with diced hard boiled eggs and a tangy vinaigrette is a simple yet delicious dish that highlights one of spring’s first vegetables. It’s easy to make and perfect as a simple lunch or an Easter side dish!
Ingredients
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1 1/4 pound asparagus, tough ends trimmed
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1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
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2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
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1 tablespoon minced shallot
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1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
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1/4 teaspoon sea salt
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Freshly ground black pepper
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2 hard boiled eggs, peeled and finely chopped or grated
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Minced fresh chives
Directions
Steam the asparagus. Fill a saucepan with about an inch of water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Place the asparagus in a steamer basket and set inside the saucepan. The water should not touch the asparagus. Cover with a lid and steam over medium-low heat for about 5 minutes, or until the asparagus are tender and bright green but still a little crisp (the cooking time depends on the size of the asparagus and your personal preference). If they are army green you've cooked them too long.
Meanwhile, make the vinaigrette. To a mason jar or large mixing bowl, add the olive oil, sherry vinegar, shallot, Dijon, and salt and pepper to taste. Shake or mix well. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
Finish and serve. Gently toss the still-warm asparagus with the vinaigrette and place on a serving platter. Top with the eggs (spread along the center of the dish) and garnish with the minced chives. You can drizzle some additional extra virgin olive oil over the top just before serving.
Recipe Note
- How to Store Steamed Asparagus: Cover and refrigerate any leftover steamed asparagus for up to 3 days. Serve leftovers at room temperature, or, even cold. If you are able to store the asparagus separately from the egg topping, you can gently reheat the asparagus in a skillet over low heat and then top with the diced eggs.
Nutrition
Calories 127, Fat 10.9 grams, Monounsaturated Fat 7300 milligrams, Potassium 220.8 milligrams, Vitamin A 20.1 milligrams, Iron 2.3 milligrams, Carbs 4.2 grams, Saturated Fat 1.8 grams, Cholesterol 62.2 milligrams, Fiber 2.1 grams, Vitamin C 5.5 milligrams, Polyunsaturated Fat 1200 milligrams, Protein 4.3 grams, Sodium 129.4 milligrams, Sugar 2.1 grams, Calcium 32.6 milligrams