Photos and recipe courtesy of www.halfbakedharvest.com
H E L L O asparagus! You’ve never looked so good. This recipe is simple, quick and full of cancer-fighting properties since, according to the National Cancer Institute, asparagus is the food highest in glutathione, an important anti-carcinogen, and rich in two cancer-blocking vitamins (A and C) as well as the mineral selenium. Recipe below!
Simple is good. Quick is good. Easy is awesome.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 small bunch asparagus, wash and trimmed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tomatoes (vine or roma), sliced about 1/2 inch thick
- 8 thick slices fresh mozzarella
- 16 fresh basil leaves
- 4 eggs
- 4 slices whole grain seedy bread, toasted
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Place the asparagus in a roasting pan or on a baking baking sheet and toss with the olive oil, salt and pepper. Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until tender and crisp. While asparagus are roasting, add the balsamic vinegar to a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce to a very low simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes, until liquid reduces by about half and is slightly syrupy. Remove from heat, pour vinegar in a bowl or glass to pour, and let sit.
- Preheat your broiler to high. Toast your bread in the toaster and place on a baking sheet. Top each of the toasted bread slices with 2 slices of tomato, 1/4 of the asparagus and 2 slices of the fresh mozzarella.
- Heat a skillet over medium high heat and fry the the eggs to your liking. While the eggs are cooking place the bread under the broiler for 2-3 minutes or until the cheese has melted (watch carefully!). Remove from the oven and immediately top with the fresh basil. Drizzle the balsamic reduction over the basil and top with a fried egg. Serve immediately.
Photos and recipe courtesy of www.halfbakedharvest.com
