Asparagus Eggs Benedict

Asparagus Eggs Benedict

Ready in 30 minutes, for 2 servings

INGREDIENTS:

- asparagus

- water

EQUIPMENT:

- sauce pan

- frying pan

1) Fill a medium saucepan or wide deep skillet 3/4 full with hot tap water.Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to maintain a gentle boil. Trim off and discard woody ends of asparagus.

INGREDIENTS:

- egg

- asparagus

- egg yolk

- water

- wrap

EQUIPMENT:

- casserole dish

- plastic wrap

- microwave

- blender

2) Place asparagus in shallow microwave-safe casserole dish, cover with vented plastic wrap, and cook at HIGH power 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 minutes or until asparagus are crisp-tender.Cover tightly; set aside in a warm place.Break whole eggs, one at a time, into a small dish. Slip eggs into simmering water. Cook about 3 minutes for soft-set eggs or until cooked as desired.While eggs are cooking, place egg yolks in blender container.

INGREDIENTS:

- cayenne pepper

- lemon juice

- salt

3) Add lemon juice, salt and cayenne pepper.

INGREDIENTS:

- english muffin

- butter

- sauce

- sandwich bread

EQUIPMENT:

- measuring cup

- microwave

- blender

4) Place butter in microwave-safe measuring cup and cook at HIGH power until melted and bubbly, about 1 to 1-1/2 minutes.With blender running, pour hot butter in a stream through the hole in the lid. Blend 30 seconds or until sauce has thickened.Split and toast English muffins.

INGREDIENTS:

- poached egg

- asparagus

- sauce

- egg

- ham

EQUIPMENT:

- slotted spoon

5) Place warmed ham on each muffin half and top with about 3 asparagus. Using a slotted spoon, place poached eggs over asparagus. Spoon sauce over eggs.