Asparagus and Fried Eggs on Garlic Toast

A delicious and easy recipe from Fine Cooking.

The softly cooked egg yolks in this dish, which works well for breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner, become a delicious sauce for the toast and asparagus. Serves 4

INGREDIENTS

  • 4-1/2-inch-thick slices good quality bread

  • 1 large clove garlic, halved

  • 1 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil, more for brushing the toast

  • 1 lb. asparagus, trimmed of tough, woody stems

  • Kosher salt

  • 4 large eggs

  • Freshly ground black pepper

  • 1 oz. Pecorino Romano or Parmesan, shaved into large shards with a vegetable peeler

PREPARATION

  • Lightly toast the bread. Rub one side of each slice with the garlic and brush lightly with olive oil. Put 1 slice on each of 4 plates.

  • Put the asparagus in a 12-inch nonstick skillet with 1/2 cup water, the olive oil, and 1/2 tsp. salt. Cover, bring to a boil over medium-high heat, and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.

  • Meanwhile, crack the eggs into a shallow bowl. When the asparagus is ready, pat dry and divide it among the pieces of toast. Wipe out the skillet with paper towels if wet; then slide the eggs into the hot skillet, sprinkle each with a pinch of salt and pepper, cover, and cook over low heat until the whites are firm but the yolks are still runny, about 2 minutes.

  • Top each toast with an egg. Garnish with the shaved Pecorino or Parm, and serve.

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