This arugula and asparagus breakfast bowl with a poached egg is delicious, fresh, and filling.
The poached egg is essential - if you don't know how to poach an egg to perfection, check out this excellent video.
Ingredients for This Healthy Breakfast Bowl
- dash of white vinegar
- 2 very fresh eggs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 bunch asparagus, woody ends removed
- 2 cups arugula
- salt and pepper
- juice of one lemon
How to Make this Arugula and Asparagus Breakfast Bowl
- Crack the eggs into individual ramekins or small bowls.
- Boil at least six cups of water in a large pot, reduce to a heavy simmer and use a spoon to create a whirlpool. Add the vinegar.
- Drop one egg into the center of the whirlpool and let cook for three minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a piece of paper towel.
- Add the second egg to the pot and repeat the process.
- Meanwhile, in a medium-size frying pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the asparagus and cook for at least 6 to 7 minutes or until tender. Use tongs to move it often so all sides of the asparagus are cooked.
- Add one cup of arugula, half the asparagus, and one egg to each bowl. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and lemon juice and serve immediately.
Yield: 2 servings
Arugula and Asparagus Breakfast Bowl
This arugula and asparagus breakfast bowl with a poached egg is a delicious, fresh, and filling.
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Total Time
20 minutes
Ingredients
- dash of white vinegar
- 2 very fresh eggs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 bunch asparagus, woody ends removed
- 2 cups arugula
- salt and pepper
- juice of one lemon
Instructions
- Crack the eggs into individual ramekins or small bowls.
- Boil at least six cups of water in a large pot, reduce to a heavy simmer and use a spoon to create a whirlpool. Add the vinegar.
- Drop one egg into the center of the whirlpool and let cook for three minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a piece of paper towel.
- Add the second egg to the pot and repeat the process.
- Meanwhile, in a medium-size frying pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the asparagus and cook for at least 6 to 7 minutes or until tender. Use tongs to move it often so all sides of the asparagus are cooked.
- Add one cup of arugula, half the asparagus, and one egg to each bowl. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and lemon juice and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
2Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 144Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 186mgSodium: 226mgCarbohydrates: 3gFiber: 1gSugar: 1gProtein: 7g
Cara
Sunday 2nd of April 2017
This is the breakfast of my dreams!
Emily Wilson
Monday 3rd of April 2017
:) Glad you like it!