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Asparagus and pancetta soldiers with soft-boiled eggs
- 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.
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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
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.
- Remove the eggs from the water, then serve in egg cups with the asparagus to dip in as soldiers.
- Recipe from May 2016 Issue
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