Scrambled Egg and Roasted Asparagus Toasts
These scrambled egg, roasted asparagus, and pancetta toasts make a light and savory breakfast or brunch that will keep you full for hours.
Ingredients
- 20-25 asparagus about ¼ pound, skinny spears
- extra virgin olive oil
- salt Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper Kosher salt and freshly ground
- 4 lices bread sourdough or ciabatta
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 egg large
- 1 tablespoon half and half or milk
- 2 ounces havarti cheese shredded or cut into small chunks, or Swiss cheese
- 2 ounces pancetta cooked, or bacon
Instructions
- Layer the asparagus on a baking sheet and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil then season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Broil in the oven for 5-8 minutes or until asparagus is lightly roasted. Set aside.
- Toast the sourdough bread slices then spread with butter.
- Meanwhile, whisk the eggs and half and half in a bowl. Season with a pinch of kosher salt. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a non-stick fry pan over medium heat and add the eggs. Let the eggs cook until the edge begins to bubble, then gently push the edges of the egg into the center of the pan with a spatula and continue to stir the eggs. When there the eggs are almost all cooked, add the havarti cheese and stir to mix until cheese is melted. Removed from heat while the eggs are still soft.
- Top the buttered sourdough toasts with ¼ each of the scrambled eggs and cheese. Top with 4-5 pieces of the roasted asparagus and sprinkle with pancetta. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 452
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 452kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 209mg | 70% |
| Sodium | 670mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 349mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1236IU | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 165mg | 17% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.