Flemish Asparagus

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Ingredients

  • 1 bundle thick white asparagus
  • 1 hard-boiled egg per person
  • 2 Tbsp. melted butter per person
  • salt, pepper and nutmeg to taste
  • 1 tsp. sugar

Instructions

  1. Make a stock with cold water. Add the cleaned peels and bottom parts of the asparagus. Add 1 teaspoon sugar, salt, pepper and nutmeg to taste. Boil the asparagus in the strained stock until tender.
  2. Put about 4 asparagus per person on a plate. Garnish with 1 crushed boiled egg.
  3. Pour about 2 tablespoons melted butter over the egg.
  4. Add parsley. Serve with bread or rolls, as an hors d'oeuvre or with boiled potatoes as a meal.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

351 kcal 18% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 2.2g 4% DV
Total Fat 26.7g 34% DV
Carbs 26.6g 10% DV
Fiber 1.1g 4% DV
Sugar 0g

Electrolytes

Sodium 9762mg 100% DV
Potassium 198.8mg 4% DV
Cholesterol 139.5mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 15.8mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 9.2mg 10% DV
Calcium 69mg 5% DV
Iron 0.7mg 4% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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