Fresh Asparagus Scramble with Herbed Cream Cheese & Tomatoes
Similar to an omellete, this scrumptious combination of herbed cream cheese and eggs is perfect for any time of day.
Ingredients
- 1 lb asparagus spears, ends trimmed
- 8 large eggs
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 Tbs olive oil
- 4 oz whipped garlic and herb cream cheese
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, sliced in halves
- 1 Tbs chopped fresh parsley
Directions
- Blanch asparagus spears in medium pot of boiling salted water until just tender, about 4 minutes. Drain and set aside Whisk eggs in large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add eggs. Stir until eggs are almost set, about 1 minute. Add cheese in dollops and then add tomatoes.
- Stir until cheese melts and eggs are softly set, about 2 minutes. To serve, cut asparagus spears into 2-3-inch pieces and fold into egg mixture and place on heated plate or oval ovenware. Garnish with chopped parsley.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 193
Calories from Fat 126 (65%)
(22%)Total Fat 14g
(25%)Saturated Fat 5g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Monounsaturated Fat 0g
(99%)Cholesterol 298mg
(6%)Sodium 152mg
(0%)Potassium 0mg
Total Carbohydrate 0g
(12%)Dietary Fiber 3g
Sugars 0g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(24%)Protein 12g
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