/assets/recipe/fresh-asparagus-scramble-with-herbed-cream-cheese-and-tomatoes/~default

health guides

Fresh Asparagus Scramble with Herbed Cream Cheese & Tomatoes

Related recipes: Breakfast, Main Courses, Side Dishes, Low-Calorie, Low-Carbohydrate, Low-Sugar
Fresh Asparagus Scramble with Herbed Cream Cheese & Tomatoes: Main Image
From: California Asparagus Commission

Quick Facts

Servings: 6
Cook Time: 18 min.

Sides & Desserts

  1. Delicious Side Dishes
  2. Quick & Easy Recipes

Wine Pairings

  1. Chardonnay
  2. Sauvignon Blanc
Similar to an omellete, this scrumptious combination of herbed cream cheese and eggs is perfect for any time of day.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb asparagus spears, ends trimmed
  • 8 large eggs
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 Tbs olive oil
  • 4 oz whipped garlic and herb cream cheese
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, sliced in halves
  • 1 Tbs chopped fresh parsley

Directions

  • Blanch asparagus spears in medium pot of boiling salted water until just tender, about 4 minutes. Drain and set aside Whisk eggs in large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add eggs. Stir until eggs are almost set, about 1 minute. Add cheese in dollops and then add tomatoes.
  • Stir until cheese melts and eggs are softly set, about 2 minutes. To serve, cut asparagus spears into 2-3-inch pieces and fold into egg mixture and place on heated plate or oval ovenware. Garnish with chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 193
  Calories from Fat 126 (65%)
(22%)Total Fat 14g
(25%)Saturated Fat 5g
Poly-Unsaturated Fat 0g
Mono-Unsaturated Fat 0g
(99%)Cholesterol 298mg
(6%)Sodium 152mg
(0%)Potassium 0mg
Total Carbohydrate 0g
(12%)Dietary Fibre 3g
Sugars 0g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(24%)Protein 12g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.

Copyright © 2024 TraceGains, Inc. All rights reserved.

Read our healthy recipe definitions.

Learn more about TraceGains, the company.

The information presented here is for informational purposes only and was created by a team of US–registered dietitians and food experts. Consult your doctor, practitioner, and/or pharmacist for any health problem and before using any supplements, making dietary changes, or before making any changes in prescribed medications. Information expires December 2024.