Poached Eggs And Asparagus

Name: Poached Eggs And Asparagus
Ingredients: 4 eggs; 1 cube chicken bouillon (optional); 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed; 4 slices whole wheat bread; 4 slices Cheddar cheese; 1 tablespoon butter; salt and pepper to taste

7 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

4 eggs
1 cube chicken bouillon (optional)
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
4 slices whole wheat bread
4 slices Cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon butter
salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1

Fill a saucepan half way full of water. Bring to a boil and stir in the bouillon cube until dissolved. Crack one egg into a measuring cup or large spoon and gently slip it into the boiling water. Repeat with remaining eggs. Simmer for about 5 minutes over medium heat. Remove with a slotted spoon and keep warm
2

Meanwhile, Place the asparagus into a saucepan and fill with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook until asparagus is tender, about 4 minutes. Drain.
3

Toast the bread to your desired darkness. Spread butter onto each piece of toast. Top with a slice of cheese, then a poached egg and finally, asparagus. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.