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    Baked Eggs With Asparagus and Leeks Recipe

    Last Modified: Jan 18, 2023 by Paleo Leaper · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Asparagus is fresh and in season right now, so snap it up while you can – and then toss it right into the skillet with some leeks, bacon, and eggs for a pleasant springtime breakfast.

    Baked Eggs With Asparagus and leeks

    Even in such a simple recipe, the flavors of three different plants in the onion family (alliums) build on each other to create a wonderful backdrop to the richness of the eggs.

    First up are the leeks. Leeks are the kinder, gentler cousins of normal onions: they’re milder even when they’re raw, and after the strategic application of some delicious bacon fat, they turn soft, slightly sweet, and delicious.

    Then there’s the garlic, roasted to bring out its savory side without losing its hint of sharpness. And finally, sprinkling the dish with just a pinch of chives (another allium and another perfect early-spring vegetable) brings out that fresh, oniony flavor with a hint of crunch.

    With so many alliums, this isn’t a breakfast for the FODMAPS intolerant, but for everyone else, it’s delicious and very healthy.

    Among other nutrients, alliums are rich in sulfur, an important mineral, and several organosulfur compounds with antioxidant benefits.

    And it’s not like the asparagus isn’t pulling its own nutritional weight either; it’s full of Vitamins A, C, and K, plus various B vitamins and a very respectable amount of iron.

    Add that to the eggs (a nearly unparalleled source of nutrition), and even artificially fortified cereals can barely compete.

    I chose to make this recipe with bacon, but you could also use sausages, ham, or any other type of breakfast meat (although, depending on what you pick, you may need to add some extra cooking fat).

    And I also like to finish it up in the oven, but if fried eggs are more your style, don’t be afraid to do it all on the stove.

    It’s just a matter of personal taste, and either way, you’ll get an irresistible and extremely nutritious breakfast to celebrate the earlier sunshine and the little green sprouts beginning to poke up out of the dirt.

    Baked Eggs With Asparagus and leeks Recipe

    SERVES: 4 PREP: 5 min COOK: 15 min

    Ingredients

    • 4 eggs;
    • 1 leek, sliced;
    • 1 bunch of asparagus;
    • 4 slices of bacon; (or more)
    • 1 garlic clove, minced;
    • 2-3 tbsp. fresh chives, minced; (optional)
    • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste;
    Baked Eggs With Asparagus and leeks Recipe Preparation

    Preparation

    1. Preheat your oven to 400 F.
    2. Cook the bacon in a skillet placed over medium-high heat until still tender (about 3 minutes per side).
    3. Add the garlic and leek to the same skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. If there's a lot of excess bacon fat, you can pour some of it off.
    4. Add the asparagus and cook until soft and tender (about 6 minutes).
    5. Add the eggs to the skillet. Season everything to taste and place in the oven for 3 to 4 minutes.
    6. Garnish with fresh chives to serve.
    Baked Eggs With Asparagus and leeks Recipe

    Baked Eggs With Asparagus and leeks Recipe

    Here's a quick, fresh breakfast idea to make the most of asparagus season and get some greens into your morning routine.
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 90 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 eggs
    • 1 leek sliced
    • 1 bunch of asparagus
    • 4 slices of bacon or more
    • 1 garlic clove minced
    • 2-3 tbsp. fresh chives minced (optional)
    • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat your oven to 400 F.
    • Cook the bacon in a skillet placed over medium-high heat until still tender (about 3 minutes per side).
      4 slices of bacon
    • Add the garlic and leek to the same skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. If there’s a lot of excess bacon fat, you can pour some of it off.
      1 leek, 1 garlic clove, 4 slices of bacon
    • Add the asparagus and cook until soft and tender (about 6 minutes).
      1 bunch of asparagus
    • Add the eggs to the skillet. Season everything to taste and place in the oven for 3 to 4 minutes.
      4 eggs, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
    • Garnish with fresh chives to serve.
      2-3 tbsp. fresh chives

    Nutrition

    Calories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 6gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 165mgSodium: 69mgPotassium: 134mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 961IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 47mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword asparagagus, baked, egg, leeks
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