Wild Asparagus with Fried Eggs and Parmesan: a Simple and Delicious Recipe
Discover how to prepare a tasty spring dish with wild asparagus, fried eggs, and Parmesan. An easy, quick recipe with a special flavor. Ideal for a light dinner or a delightful lunch!
When spring blooms, wild asparagus peek out in the woods, fragrant and with an unmistakable taste. Perfect for those who enjoy slightly bitter flavors, they are ideal for simple yet characterful recipes.
What we propose today is a traditional recipe, ready in just a few minutes, that combines the bold flavor of asparagus with the warmth of fried eggs, topped with a generous sprinkle of grated Parmesan and a touch of melted butter to enhance all the flavors.
A delight to enjoy warm, perhaps accompanied by a slice of homemade bread.
🧾 Ingredients for 4 people:
- about 500 g of wild asparagus
- 4 fresh eggs
- 100 g of butter
- 100 g of grated Parmigiano Reggiano
- Salt to taste
👨🍳 Preparation step by step:
- Cleaning and boiling the asparagus:
Start by washing the wild asparagus thoroughly. Bring them to a boil in plenty of salted water and cook for about 15 minutes.
➤ If they taste too bitter, change the water and extend the boiling for a couple of minutes. - Sautéing in a pan:
Drain the asparagus and sauté them in a pan where you have melted a knob of butter. Let them flavor for a couple of minutes over medium heat. - Preparing the fried eggs:
In a non-stick pan, melt some butter and carefully crack the eggs, being careful not to break the yolks.
Cook them until the egg whites are set, leaving the yolk soft and creamy. - Plating the dish:
Place the still warm asparagus on serving plates and slide the fried eggs on top. - Delicious finishing:
Sprinkle with grated Parmesan, add a pinch of salt, and complete by pouring some hot melted butter over each serving.
🍽 Tips and Variations
- If you can’t find wild asparagus, you can also use cultivated ones. The result will be more delicate but still tasty.
- To make the dish even richer, add some truffle shavings or a drizzle of flavored extra virgin olive oil.
- Serve it with a slice of grilled polenta for a rustic and authentic touch.
A simple dish that smells of nature
This dish represents the perfect balance between flavor and simplicity. The wild asparagus, with their unique taste, meet the creaminess of the eggs and the saltiness of the Parmesan in a delicious embrace that wins you over from the first bite.
Perfect for a light dinner but rich in satisfaction, or as an appetizer in an entirely spring menu.
Taken from Calendario Valtellinese 2020
The image of the dishes is purely indicative and does not necessarily correspond exactly to the recipe
