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Fresh Asparagus Scramble with Herbed Cream Cheese & Tomatoes

From: California Asparagus Commission

Quick Facts

Servings: 6

Cook Time: 18 min.

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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

Polyunsaturated Fat 0g

Monounsaturated Fat 0g

(99%)Cholesterol 298mg

(6%)Sodium 152mg

(0%)Potassium 0mg

Total Carbohydrate 0g

(12%)Dietary Fiber 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.

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	Search Content Fresh Asparagus Scramble with Herbed Cream Cheese & Tomatoes Related recipes: Breakfast, Main Dishes, Side Dishes, Low-Calorie , Low-Carbohydrate, Low-Sugar From: California Asparagus Commission Quick Facts Servings: 6 Cook Time: 18 min. Sides & Desserts Delicious Side Dishes Quick & Easy Recipes Wine Pairings Chardonnay 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 Polyunsaturated Fat 0g Monounsaturated Fat 0g (99%)Cholesterol 298mg (6%)Sodium 152mg (0%)Potassium 0mg Total Carbohydrate 0g (12%)Dietary Fiber 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 2013 Aisle7. All rights reserved. Aisle7.com Read our healthy recipe definitions. Learn more about Aisle7, the company. Learn more about the authors of Aisle7 products. 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 June 2014.