Elevate your breakfast, brunch, or dinner with this elegant yet simple dish. Oven Roasted Asparagus with Tomatoes, Eggs, and Creamy Boursin Cheese is a perfect light and creamy spring-summer dish. Serve it with crispy bread for an exceptional dining experience that encourages you to dip into the luscious egg yolks.
Ingredients
🌿 1 pound asparagus, trimmed
🍅 20-25 cherry tomatoes, cut in half
🫒 3 tablespoons olive oil
🧂 1/4 teaspoon salt (for asparagus and tomatoes)
⚫ 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (for asparagus and tomatoes)
🧀 1 box Boursin shallot & chives cheese
🥚 4 eggs
🌾 A pinch of salt and pepper (for the eggs)
🍞 Bread for dipping and dunking
Instructions
1- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place a cast iron skillet in the oven while it's preheating. This helps maintain the asparagus's crunchiness during baking.
2- Prepare the Vegetables:
- Wash and trim the asparagus.
- Pat them dry and cut the cherry tomatoes in half.
3- Prepare the Skillet:
- Carefully remove the skillet from the oven.
- Place the asparagus in a single layer in the skillet.
- Arrange the halved cherry tomatoes around and atop the asparagus.
4- Season and Assemble:
- Drizzle the olive oil over the asparagus and tomatoes.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Crumble the Boursin cheese over the top.
5- Add the Eggs:
- Crack 4 eggs over the mixture, spacing them evenly.
- Sprinkle the eggs with a pinch of salt and pepper.
6- Bake:
- Return the skillet to the oven and bake for 15-17 minutes.
- Adjust the time to achieve your desired level of egg yolk runniness.
7- Serve:
- Remove the skillet from the oven and serve immediately with crispy bread for dunking.
- Enjoy the mix of textures and flavors as you dip and savor.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15-17 minutes
Total Time: 25-27 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: Approximately 260 per serving
Proteins: 12g
Fats: 21g
Carbohydrates: 7g
Equipment: Cast iron skillet, oven
Cooking Tips:
- For the best result, use fresh, firm asparagus.
- Use room-temperature eggs to ensure even cooking.
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Oven Roasted Asparagus with Tomatoes, Eggs, and Creamy Boursin Cheese