Photography: Tanya Zoeuv

Recipe by Suzanne Gibbs

Serving size: Serves 4
Cooking time: Less than 15 minutes
Course: Breakfast

Asparagus soldiers

INGREDIENTS

Serves 4
Prep time 5 minutes
Cooking time 6 minutes

1 bunch thick asparagus (see tip)
4 eggs
freshly ground pepper, to serve

METHOD

1. Snap off tough ends of asparagus. Plunge asparagus into a saucepan of boiling water and cook for 2-4 minutes, until bright green. Drain and place on a paper towel.

2. Meanwhile soft-boil eggs. Serve asparagus with eggs in cups and season with freshly ground black pepper.

Tips: White asparagus can also be used.

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