Perfect Sunny-Side Up Eggs with Roasted Asparagus and Sourdough Toast
Perfect Sunny-Side Up Eggs with Roasted Asparagus and Sourdough Toast
Ingredients
For the Roasted Asparagus
- 1 pound fresh asparagus spears, ends trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Sunny-Side Up Eggs
- 8 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Sourdough Toast
- 8 slices sourdough bread
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened, as needed
For Garnish (Optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, minced
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
Prepare the asparagus: On the lined baking sheet, toss the trimmed asparagus spears with olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper until evenly coated. Spread them in a single layer.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Roast the asparagus: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the asparagus is tender-crisp and slightly charred. Remove from oven and set aside.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 400
- 4
While the asparagus roasts, prepare the sourdough toast. You can toast the bread in a toaster or lightly butter each side and toast in a pan until golden brown. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Cook the sunny-side up eggs: Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-low heat. Add 1 tablespoon of butter and let it melt until foamy. Carefully crack 4 eggs into the skillet, ensuring they are spaced apart. Season with half of the remaining salt and pepper.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Cook the eggs until the whites are set and the yolks are still runny, about 2 to 4 minutes. For a slightly firmer white on top, you can cover the pan for the last minute of cooking. Carefully slide the cooked eggs onto plates. Repeat with the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter and 4 eggs.
⏱️ 7 min
- 7
Assemble and serve: Divide the roasted asparagus and sourdough toast among 4 plates. Top each plate with 2 sunny-side up eggs. Garnish with minced fresh chives, if desired. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min
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Perfect Sunny-Side Up Eggs with Roasted Asparagus and Sourdough Toast
Ingredients
For the Roasted Asparagus
- 1 pound fresh asparagus spears, ends trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Sunny-Side Up Eggs
- 8 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Sourdough Toast
- 8 slices sourdough bread
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened, as needed
For Garnish (Optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, minced
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
Prepare the asparagus: On the lined baking sheet, toss the trimmed asparagus spears with olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper until evenly coated. Spread them in a single layer.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Roast the asparagus: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the asparagus is tender-crisp and slightly charred. Remove from oven and set aside.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 400 - 4
While the asparagus roasts, prepare the sourdough toast. You can toast the bread in a toaster or lightly butter each side and toast in a pan until golden brown. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Cook the sunny-side up eggs: Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-low heat. Add 1 tablespoon of butter and let it melt until foamy. Carefully crack 4 eggs into the skillet, ensuring they are spaced apart. Season with half of the remaining salt and pepper.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Cook the eggs until the whites are set and the yolks are still runny, about 2 to 4 minutes. For a slightly firmer white on top, you can cover the pan for the last minute of cooking. Carefully slide the cooked eggs onto plates. Repeat with the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter and 4 eggs.
⏱️ 7 min - 7
Assemble and serve: Divide the roasted asparagus and sourdough toast among 4 plates. Top each plate with 2 sunny-side up eggs. Garnish with minced fresh chives, if desired. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min