Wild Asparagus with Scrambled Eggs

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Spring brings a lush carpet of blooms to the hills of Cyprus and sends food-loving foragers out hunting for wild asparagus. Cooked with eggs and potatoes, it's a simple scramble that's often served as one of several small plates at dinner. You can find wild asparagus in the U.S. as well; otherwise, shop for stalks that are as young and tender as possible. (Adapted from Munevver Gurel.)

By Jen Rose Smith

Updated on April 18, 2024

Tested by

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Reviewed by Dietitian

Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD

Prep Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Low-Carb Nut-Free Dairy-Free Soy-Free Vegetarian Gluten-Free Low-Calorie

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 medium waxy potato, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
12 ounces asparagus, trimmed and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
½ teaspoon salt, divided
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
½ teaspoon ground pepper

Directions

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add potato and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 12 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and asparagus to the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the asparagus is tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Return the potato to the pan and season with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add eggs and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, until the eggs are set, 1 to 2 minutes.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, March 2020

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

177	Calories
12g	Fat
10g	Carbs
8g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 3/4 cup
Calories 177
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 10g	3%
Dietary Fiber 2g	7%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 8g	17%
Total Fat 12g	15%
Saturated Fat 3g	13%
Cholesterol 186mg	62%
Vitamin A 705IU	14%
Vitamin C 7mg	8%
Folate 61mcg	15%
Sodium 371mg	16%
Calcium 47mg	4%
Iron 2mg	13%
Magnesium 23mg	6%
Potassium 377mg	8%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Wild Asparagus with Scrambled Eggs

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