Grilled Asparagus and 6-Minute Egg
Sara Remington
Ingredients
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon aged sherry vinegar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped truffle or truffle oil
- 16 asparagus spears
- 4 ounces pancetta, sliced thin
- 8 slices whole-wheat bread
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
- 4 eggs, preferably organic
Preparation
1. To make aioli, place egg yolk in a bowl (do not use stainless steel). Slowly add oil in a thin stream, whisking constantly until thickened. Add vinegar and truffle or truffle oil.
2. Preheat grill to medium. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil, and prepare a bowl of ice water.
3. Snap off tough ends of asparagus spears. Wrap a strip of pancetta around middle of a pair of spears. Grill wrapped asparagus bundles for 6 minutes or until pancetta is crispy.
4. Using a 2 1/2-inch biscuit cutter, remove middle of each bread slice; discard edges. Brush both sides of each round with butter. Grill bread on each side; set aside.
5. Cook eggs for 6 minutes in boiling water; place in ice bath to cool. Peel eggs and cut them in half, being very careful not to let yolks fall out.
6. Place 2 bread rounds on each of 4 serving plates; top with some truffle aioli. Place 1 bunch asparagus on each bread round; top with an egg half.
- Yield: Makes 4 servings (serving size: 2 asparagus bundles and 1 egg)
Prep: 15 minutes; Cook: 12 minutes. This recipe calls for an aioli, which uses a raw egg. If you're pregnant or have food-safety concerns, use a pasteurized egg. And cook the other 4 eggs about 4 minutes more (total of 10 minutes) or until they are completely hard-boiled.
Nutritional Information
| Calories per serving: | 413 |
|---|---|
| Fat per serving: | 33g |
| Saturated fat per serving: | 9g |
| Monounsaturated fat per serving: | 17g |
| Polyunsaturated fat per serving: | 4g |
| Protein per serving: | 16g |
| Carbohydrates per serving: | 15g |
| Fiber per serving: | 3g |
| Cholesterol per serving: | 292mg |
| Iron per serving: | 3mg |
| Sodium per serving: | 743mg |
| Calcium per serving: | 77mg |
