Asparagus and pancetta soldiers with soft-boiled eggs

  • Portion size: Serves 2
  • Ready in 15 mins
  • Difficulty: easy

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

  1. Wrap each stalk of asparagus in the pancetta.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
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  5. Remove the eggs from the water, then serve in egg cups with the asparagus to dip in as soldiers.
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