POACHED EGGS WITH TARRAGON ASPARAGUS

Poached Eggs with Tarragon Asparagus image

I adapted this recipe from a dish I had in Napa Valley. I decided to add toasted bread crumbs as a garnish. The result was a breakfast option that everyone loves.-Jennifer Tidwell, Fair Oaks, California.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
4 large eggs

Steps:

Place 3 in. of water in a large skillet with high sides; bring to a boil. Add asparagus; cook, uncovered, 2-4 minutes or until asparagus turns bright green. Remove asparagus and immediately drop into ice water. Drain and pat dry., In a separate large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Add asparagus, tarragon, salt and pepper; cook asparagus 2-3 minutes or until crisp-tender, turning occasionally. Remove from pan; keep warm. In same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add bread crumbs; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until toasted. Remove from heat., Add 2-3 in. fresh water to skillet used to cook asparagus. Bring to a boil; adjust heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Break cold eggs, one at a time, into a small bowl; holding bowl close to surface of water, slip egg into water. , Cook eggs, uncovered, 3-4 minutes or until whites are completely set and yolks begin to thicken but are not hard. Using a slotted spoon, lift eggs out of water; serve over asparagus. Sprinkle with toasted bread crumbs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 194mg cholesterol, Sodium 513mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges