Asparagus

roasted asparagus + oyster mushrooms + poached egg

November  7, 2013
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  • Serves 2
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The ultimate no-fuss vegetarian dinner. Throw in whatever mushrooms you can find, experiment with garlic or shallots, vermouth or white wine. —Borrowed Salt

What You'll Need
Ingredients
  • 1 bunch asparagus, with woody ends snapped off
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons butter
  • 1 garlic clove or shallot, minced
  • 5 ounces oyster mushrooms or any other mix of wild mushrooms
  • 3 sprigs thyme
  • 1 splash white vermouth or white wine
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 splash white vinegar
  • salt and pepper
Directions
  1. Heat oven to 425. Dress asparagus with olive oil, salt and pepper. Roast for 15-20 minutes until charred at tips. Drizzle with lemon and season with salt and pepper to taste after removing from oven.
  2. Meanwhile, saute shallot or garlic in butter for 30 seconds, then add mushrooms, thyme, plus salt and pepper to taste. Cook til liquid is evaporated and mushrooms are lightly browned. Add a splash of vermouth and deglaze pan. Again, cook til liquid is nearly evaporated.
  3. Bring saucepan of water and splash of vinegar to boil and poach eggs, one at a time, 2-3 minutes each.
  4. Split asparagus and mushrooms between 2 plates and top with a poached egg each. Season egg with salt and pepper.

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