Asparagus with Poached Eggs & Salsa Verde

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Asparagus with Poached Eggs & Salsa Verde

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Serves: 4 Prep Time: Cooking Time:
Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat
Rating: 5.0/5
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Ingredients

  • 2 bunches asparagus spears
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tsp white vinegar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 bunch rocket, trimmed
  • 1 bunch radish, trimmed and thinly sliced
  • 1 avocado, peeled and diced
  • 50 g macadamia nuts, toasted and chopped
  • Balsamic vinegar, to serve
  • For the Salsa Verde
  • 1 bunch parsley, leaves picked
  • 1 bunch basil, leaves picked
  • 1 tbsp capers, drained
  • 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 anchovy
  • 125 ml olive oil

Instructions

1. Toss asparagus in oil. Season.

2. Heat a char-grill on high. Cook for 2 minutes, turning, until tender.

The Salsa Verde

1. In a small food processor, combine herbs, capers, vinegar, mustard, garlic and anchovy. With motor running, gradually add oil. Season.

2. Add vinegar to a sauce pan of simmering water. Add eggs, 1 at a time, cook for 2–3 minutes until whites just set. Remove and drain on a paper towel.

3 Toss rocket, radish and avocado together Top with asparagus, eggs and salsa verde. Sprinkle with nuts and drizzle
with balsamic.