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Roast asparagus and new potatoes with a poached egg

Prep time less than 30 mins
Cook time less than 30 mins
Serves 1
Dietary Vegetarian
From Ready Steady Cook

Method


  1. Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4.

  2. Toss the asparagus, olive oil, salt and freshly ground black pepper together in a bowl, then place onto a baking sheet and roast in the oven for ten minutes, or until the asparagus is tender.

  3. Transfer the asparagus to a bowl and add the chopped herbs and a drizzle of olive oil. Stir well to coat, then spoon onto a serving plate and scatter over the grated cheese.

  4. For the new potatoes, melt the butter and oil in a frying pan, add the potatoes, season with salt and freshly ground black pepper and fry for 3-4 minutes, or until golden-brown on all sides.

  5. For the poached egg, fill a small pan with boiling water and add the vinegar. When the water is gently simmering, swirl the water to make a whirlpool, crack the egg into the centre of the whirlpool and leave to cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the white has just set. Remove with a slotted spoon.

  6. To serve, pile the fried new potatoes on the serving plate next to the asparagus and top with the poached egg.

Ingredients

For the roast asparagus

  • 1 bunch asparagus, woody ends removed
  • 1 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 small handful fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 small handful fresh chives, chopped
  • 1 small handful fresh basil, chopped
  • 30g/1oz mature cheddar, grated

For the new potatoes

  • 25g/1oz butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 150g/5½oz new potatoes, cooked, sliced
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper

For the poached egg

  • 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 1 free-range egg

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