Poached Eggs with Asparagus and Lemon Butter Recipe

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Poached Eggs with Asparagus and Lemon Butter
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Directions:

  1. In a small bowl, combine butter, parsley, tarragon, lemon juice and peel and a dash of salt; chill until serving.
  2. In a large saucepan, place steamer basket over 1 in. of water. Place asparagus in basket. Bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer; steam, covered, 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender.
  3. Meanwhile, place 2-3 in. of water in a large skillet with high sides; add vinegar. Bring to a boil; adjust heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Break cold eggs, one at a time, into a custard cup or saucer; holding cup close to surface of water, slip eggs into water.
  4. Cook, uncovered, 3-5 minutes or until whites are completely set and yolks begin to thicken but are not hard. Using a slotted spoon, lift eggs out of water.
  5. Spread 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon butter over each English muffin half; top with 4 asparagus spears, 1 egg and another 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon butter. Sprinkle with pepper and remaining salt. Yield: 4 servings.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 242.59 Kcal (1016 kJ)
Calories from fat 147.9 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.43g 25%
Cholesterol 194.18mg 65%
Sodium 241.25mg 10%
Potassium 257.48mg 5%
Total Carbs 16.03g 5%
Sugars 1.85g 7%
Dietary Fiber 2.64g 11%
Protein 9.56g 19%
Vitamin C 5.4mg 9%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 3mg 17%
Calcium 97.6mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 157.17 Kcal (658 kJ)
Calories from fat 95.82 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.65g 25%
Cholesterol 125.81mg 65%
Sodium 156.3mg 10%
Potassium 166.81mg 5%
Total Carbs 10.38g 5%
Sugars 1.2g 7%
Dietary Fiber 1.71g 11%
Protein 6.19g 19%
Vitamin C 3.5mg 9%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 2mg 17%
Calcium 63.2mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.7
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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