Kerryann’s dippy eggs & asparagus soldiers

Name: Kerryann’s dippy eggs & asparagus soldiers
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: british
Ingredients: 1 bunch of asparagus; 4 large free-range eggs; sea salt; freshly ground black pepper; crusty bread

A brilliant take on the classic boiled egg and soldiers

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“Kids and adults alike will love this incredibly easy, fun breakfast. ”

Serves 4

Cooks In15 minutes

DifficultySuper easy

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Nutrition per serving

Calories 100 5%
Fat 6.6g 9%
Saturates 1.7g 9%
Sugars 1.5g 2%
Protein 9.3g 19%
Carbs 1.5g 1%

Of an adult's reference intake

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Ingredients

1 bunch of asparagus
4 large free-range eggs
sea salt
freshly ground black pepper
optional:
crusty bread

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Method

Place a large griddle pan over a high heat. Snap the woody ends off the asparagus, then add to the pan in an even layer and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until tender, turning occasionally.
Meanwhile, put the eggs into a medium pan, cover with cold water and place over a high heat. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 3 minutes for runny eggs. Meanwhile, get your egg cups ready – dippy eggs will wait for no one once they’re done! Using a slotted spoon, carefully remove the eggs and place in the cups, then tap each shell gently with a teaspoon and remove the tops. Serve straight away, with the griddled asparagus for dipping, salt and pepper on the side, and bread to mop up, if you like.

Tips

When it comes to dippy eggs, there are plenty of tasty treats you can dunk – try grilled chipolatas or homemade fish fingers, which my kids love – I know it sounds odd, but it really works!