Vegetarian, South and mountains
Green Asparagus with Soft Boiled Eggs and Potatoes
Green asparagus with soft boiled eggs and potatoes is a spring dish for 4 people, ready in 30 minutes, rated very easy, at about €2.90 per person. The key is timing the eggs to exactly six minutes so the yolk stays runny, then chilling them in ice water so they peel without tearing.
Green asparagus is in season, so I'm suggesting we roast it with soft boiled eggs and new potatoes.
- Total time
- 30 min
- Difficulty
- Very easy
- Cost per person
- €2.90
- Calories per person
- 510 kcalcalculated by Kiloach, your weight coach
- Season
- Spring
- The kids
- They generally like it
This dish smells like spring the moment you snap the woody ends off the asparagus. Roasted in olive oil, the spears stay crisp at the base and tender at the tip, bending right where they're ready. The soft boiled eggs bring a runny yolk that works as its own sauce, so you skip making one. Parmesan and lemon brighten everything without covering it up.
It's the kind of meal you make on a weeknight when you want something light without any fuss, or for a relaxed Sunday lunch. Kids love cracking their own egg open and watching the yolk run over the asparagus. Pile everything on one big platter in the middle of the table and let everyone serve themselves.
The ingredients
Fruits and vegetables
- Green asparagus 800 g
- New potatoes 700 g
- Lemon 1
Dairy
- Eggs 8
- Parmesan 40 g
Pantry
- Olive oiloften in the pantry 4 tbsp
- Saltoften in the pantry 1 pinch
- Pepperoften in the pantry 1 pinch
Allergens Eggs, Lactose
The step by step recipe
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Cook the new potatoes with their skin on in salted water. 20 min
Start from cold water so they cook through without splitting.
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Snap off the tough ends of the asparagus, lay them on a baking sheet with the oil, salt, and roast at 200°C. 12 min
The asparagus will naturally bend right where it turns tender, use that as your guide.
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Drop the eggs into boiling water, then cool them under cold water. 6 min
Exactly six minutes gives you a runny yolk and a firm white.
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Peel the eggs and cut the potatoes in half.
Peel by rolling the egg gently on the counter.
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Arrange the asparagus, potatoes, and eggs, add the parmesan, a drizzle of oil, and a squeeze of lemon.
Crack the egg open right before eating, the yolk acts as the sauce.
Our tips to get it right
- Pick asparagus spears of similar thickness so they all finish roasting at the same time.
- Salt the water you boil the eggs in, the shells crack less and peel more cleanly.
- Grate the parmesan at the very last moment, it keeps its full flavor once it hits the warm plate.
The variations
- Swap the parmesan for pecorino for a sharper, saltier bite.
- Add a few shavings of cured ham on top for a heartier version.
- For kids, cut the asparagus into shorter pieces and serve the eggs already peeled and halved.
What to serve it with
- A slice of toasted country bread
- A simple green salad
- A glass of sparkling lemon water
Storage
The asparagus and potatoes keep for 2 days in the fridge in a sealed container. Soft boiled eggs are best eaten the same day, since they firm up as they sit. Reheat the vegetables briefly in a pan and cook fresh eggs if you want to make this again.
Questions about this dish
Can you make this dish ahead of time?
You can boil the potatoes and roast the asparagus a few hours ahead, then reheat them quickly. Make the soft boiled eggs right before serving, since they're best fresh.
How do you know the eggs are cooked right?
Six minutes in boiling water gives you a runny yolk and a firm white. Drop the eggs into ice water as soon as they come out of the pot to stop the cooking right away.
Can you use a different type of potato?
Small baby potatoes work just as well and hold their shape the same way during cooking. Avoid starchy varieties, since they tend to fall apart too easily.
Is this dish good for kids?
Yes, kids generally love cracking open their own egg and watching the yolk run. Cut the asparagus into smaller pieces if you're serving younger children.
How long does it take to make green asparagus with soft boiled eggs and potatoes?
Count 30 min in total, prep and cooking included. The recipe is rated “very easy”.
How many calories are in green asparagus with soft boiled eggs and potatoes?
About 510 kcal per serving, for a recipe meant for 4 people. Calories are calculated by Kiloach, your weight coach, the app that partners with Mon Chou.
How much does green asparagus with soft boiled eggs and potatoes cost?
About €2.90 per serving, or €11.60 for 4 people, based on average supermarket prices.
What allergens does this recipe contain?
This recipe contains eggs, lactose. Always check the labels of the products you buy.
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