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Asparagus and pancetta soldiers with soft-boiled eggs

Name: Asparagus and pancetta soldiers with soft-boiled eggs
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: Serves 2
Cuisine: British recipes
Ingredients: 230g bunch of asparagus; 2 thin slices of pancetta (about 90g); 4 medium free-range eggs; A knob of butter

Published: 6 Jun 16
Updated: 18 Mar 24

Swap toast soldiers for pancetta-wrapped asparagus in this easy low-carb breakfast recipe, that’s ready in just 15 minutes.

Easy
May 2016

Test kitchen approved

Serves 2
Ready in 15 mins

Swap toast soldiers for pancetta-wrapped asparagus in this easy low-carb breakfast recipe, that’s ready in just 15 minutes.

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Ingredients

230g bunch of asparagus
2 thin slices of pancetta (about 90g)
4 medium free-range eggs
A knob of butter

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Method

Wrap each stalk of asparagus in the pancetta.
Bring a medium saucepan of water to the boil, reduce to a simmer, then lower in 4 medium free-range eggs to cook for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat a knob of butter in a frying pan and fry the wrapped asparagus over a medium heat, turning frequently, for about 4 minutes or until the asparagus is just tender and the pancetta is golden.