This past Sunday was the kind of day I find myself dreaming of all winter long…
…baby blue skies the color of my grandfather’s eyes (eye color that none of us got, btw), 70 degree heat pouring down from a sun that has finally shed its chalky-colored coat to sport its barely there warm-weather ensemble, and the anticipation of a meal that reminds us of how lucky we are that asparagus exists.
With lunch consisting of Roasted Parmesan Asparagus with Italian Herb Crispy Fried Eggs, we couldn’t help but be all sorts of giddy. I find that when we allow the little things in life, things like roasted asparagus and Italian herb mixtures, to make us that happy – life is good! Are you with me?
So here’s the thing – I’m thinking that my Italian herb mixture, as seen in my Grilled Cheese Italiano, needs to be as prevalent in my dishes as sliced avocados are on Instagram….
Yep, I’m thinking equal parts chopped garlic, red pepper flakes, Parmesan and oregano just might be my new salt and pepper. Hyperbole? Maybe. But I need to make the point – this is good stuff, my friends.
What it does to a crispy fried egg set overtop tender-crisp baby asparagus is not to be taken lightly.
The impact it has on the flavor of this dish is some serious business.
As serious as a CPA at 11:59pm on April 14th.
Speaking of CPA’s… (<——-how’s that for a segue?) … always reminds me of money… which leads me to some very exciting news…
I’ve joined forces with a few of my blogger friends to bring you an awesome giveaway! How does a chance to win a $300 Amazon gift card sound? Scroll down below to the Rafflecopter and enter to win! The giveaway runs through midnight April 28th. Good luck!
Buon Appetito!
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Roasted Parmesan Asparagus with Italian Herb Crispy Fried Eggs
- Category: Main Dish
Ingredients
- 1 lb. thin asparagus, cleaned and bottoms trimmed
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 3/4 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp. cracked black pepper
- 2 Tbsp. shredded Parmesan
- 2 Tbsp. butter
- 2 eggs
- 2 Tbsp. Italian herb mixture (mixture = 1 Tbsp. each of chopped garlic, red pepper flakes, shredded Parmesan and dried oregano, combined)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 F.
- In a large bowl, toss asparagus with olive oil, salt, pepper and Parmesan.
- Spread asparagus in one layer on baking sheet.
- Bake for 8 – 10 minutes.
- In the meantime, in a skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter.
- Crack eggs into skillet and sprinkle with Italian herb mixture.
- Cover pan and cook until eggs are crispy and yolk is still soft.
- Remove asparagus from oven and place on a serving platter.
- Slide eggs over asparagus and spoon juices from the eggs over the dish.
- Serve immediately.
CIAO!
Haha love your CPA, money, giveaway segway. This looks delicious. Loooove asparagus and never get enough of it! Happy to be hosting this giveaway with you! Pinning, tweeting, yumming!
Hi Vicky! Happy to be hosting with you as well! Hopefully we can do this again! Thanks for your kind words, my friend! 🙂
Yum! Eggs always make such a yummy delicious and healthy topping! Love this idea.
Thanks, Karen! We love it too! 🙂
Another beautiful dish, with a great story and gorgeous pictures, Annie! That really speaks my language 😉 . I love asparagus, the thinner the better, actually my favorite ones are the wild ones my father picks when I’m in Italy and tomorrow we’re going to have pasta with asparagus for my goodbye lunch (I’m going back to Canada). I have to try them your way, though, not always with pasta or risotto!
But pasta and risotto are soooo good! I can see how we could easily get caught up in these two preparations! Awh! Enjoy your goodbye lunch, my friend! Safe travels to Canada! 🙂
Annie, this perfect-for-brunch dish just speaks to me. And guess what it’s saying? EAT ME!!! Then sip some water, play it cool, and then… EAT ME SOME MORE!! Hehehe. Alright, it’s almost the weekend–that is why I feel an energetic, overwhelming need to use caps. Plus, um, your food photography. Duh. Thanks for helping me drum up another healthy appetite in preparation for the weekend. 😉 Pinning and sending you an abundance of pencil emojis! 🙂
YES TO CAPS AND YES TO PENCIL EMOJIS!! You speak my language, girlfriend! So happy I could rev up your appetite engines for the weekend! That’s what it’s all about! Have a great day, DEMETER!! 🙂
Annie, I would be all sorts of giddy too with a lunch like this! wowza!!! and love your opening paragraph. . I feel like I was right there with you that Sunday morning. 🙂
Awh…it makes me giddy to know that you felt like you were right there with us on that gorgeous Sunday morning! Thank you, my dear!
I LOVE this recipe! I am actually going to make this for breakfast Friday morning. I have a pack of thin asparagus in my fridge and WAY too many eggs. I am all over simple recipes, and the Italian seasoning over the eggs sound very interesting! Thanks for sharing another great recipe Annie! 🙂
Hi Amanda! I really think you’re going to like it! Enjoy, my friend! 🙂
I have to admit I’m a little envious of your sunny days! Though I can’t complain, as things here in Winterpeg do seem to be warming up after our last April snowstorm…I love crispy fried eggs and even better that you’ve paired them with asparagus!
Crispy fried eggs are one of my favorites – I could eat them everyday! Glad things are warming up for you, my friend!
Yay, for gorgeous weather and yay for this yummy dish Annie! I could eat this for breakfast, lunch or dinner! Love it!
Oh yeahhh – we were ready for those blue skies! Thanks so much for stopping by with a kind word, Mary Ann! 🙂
We’re definitely having this for brunch this weekend! We’re getting so much amazing asparagus right now that I’m trying to include it in every meal.
Ahhhh! Very smart – I could eat it for every meal too! Thanks, dear! 🙂
I’ve never thought to eat asparagus this way! Love the idea of parmesan and a crispy fried egg on top. Thank you for this. I can’t wait to try it!
The yolk from the egg makes for a perfect sauce… Enjoy, my friend! 🙂
This is the ultimate springtime dish! Can I eat this for breakfast, lunch, AND dinner? Asparagus + eggs = the best combination – and your Italian herb mixture is perfect with this! Beautiful photos and writing as always, Annie!
You can eat this all day, everyday! Sounds good to me! 🙂 Thank you, my friend!
I love roasted asparagus…and topped with these herbs and parm…Yum!
Thanks, Kathy! Yum is right!! wootwoot! 🙂
Simple things are best indeed. Love how vibrant and spring-y they are. So much yes to this crispy fried egg and asparagus combo. YUM!
I am all about the simple things…like this recipe…simple and delicious! Thanks, friend! 🙂