Make the most of the May bank holidays by treating yourself to a breakfast of Lemon Griddled Asparagus and Poached Egg on Toast sprinkled with golden linseed (a.k.a. flax seeds) and pumpkin seeds for extra crunch!
Brighten up your breakfast
When busy days await, my Lemon Griddled Asparagus with Poached Egg on Toast really sets me up well and after a delicious, nutritious breakfast I can tell that it will be a bright and happy day!
This recipe is the perfect mix of healthy but filling. Take simple toast and top it with tender asparagus, a runny poached egg and finally a scattering of seeds. The health benefits of eggs and asparagus are well known. But, did you know how good seeds are for you too?
They may be high in fats but they are good fats. They're also packed with nutrients like magnesium and manganese, copper, protein and zinc. Linseed, which are also known as flax seeds, are also a good source of naturally occurring oestrogen and can help with hormone imbalances.
With all of those health benefits your day truly will be bright!
In season: Asparagus
What I love about this time of year (beyond the fact that we have lots of bank holidays) is that all of my favourite fruits and veggies are coming in to season. The asparagus season starts on St George's Day in the UK and the supermarkets are finally stocking British grown varieties. At this time of year it tastes ten times better. Charring it in a griddle pan with a little butter and lemon is all it needs.
The combination of asparagus and a poached egg isn't particularly original. But I add my own touch to this tasty breakfast recipe with added golden linseed and pumpkin seeds.
I'm trying to get in the habit of chucking seeds on salads, grilled meats and even muffins. The linseeds and pumpkin seeds not only add extra crunch to the dish but also lots of lovely earthy flavour.
The recipe
This is a rich dish that is full of flavour and a nutritionally great way to start the day. So brighten up your breakfast with this recipe for Lemon Griddled Asparagus and Poached Egg on Toast with Golden Linseeds and Pumpkin Seeds.
Lemon Griddled Asparagus and Poached Egg on Toast with Golden Linseed and Pumpkin Seeds
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ½ lemon
- 4 slices bread wholemeal
- 250 grams asparagus
- 2 medium eggs
- 2 tablespoon golden linseed also known as flax seeds
- 2 tablespoon pumpkin seeds
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a griddle pan on high and melt the knob of butter.
- Squeeze the half a lemon on to the pan and place the slides of bread in the pan.
- Break off the woody stems of the asparagus and add in to the griddle pan with the toast.
- Heat on a medium-high heat for 5 minutes until char marks begin to form on the bread and the asparagus then turn over for a further 5 minutes.
- In the meantime, heat a pan of water until at a rolling boil.
- Break an egg into a small cup, stir the pan of water until a whirlpool forms and gently drop the egg into the centre of the whirlpool and cook for 5 minutes.
- Place the first egg to one side and cook the second egg in the same way.
- Serve the toast with the griddled asparagus on top, an egg per person and the seeds sprinkled over the top.
- Finish by grating some of the lemon zest over the plates and a crack of black pepper to taste.
Nutrition
More breakfast recipes
You can find all of the breakfast and brunch recipes I have posted in my breakfast recipe collection.
If you're after even more tasty breakfast recipes then check out some of these posts from my favourite UK bloggers:
- Vegetable and Berries Bircher Museli from Helen at Fuss Free Flavours
- Mango and Carrot Smoothie from Choclette at Tin and Thyme
- Sweet Potato Pancakes from Becky at Munchies and Munchkins
- Strawberries and Cream Smoothie from Lisa at Lovely Appetite
- Coconut and Maple Apple Porridge from Helen at Fuss Free Flavours
- Wake Up Mary with Cold Brewed Coffee from Claire at Foodie Quine
- Chocolate Granola from Choclette at Tin and Thyme
I hope you have a lovely bank holiday weekend! As ever, if you do make this delicious asparagus and poached egg on toast recipe I'd love to see photos. Tweet me @KitchenGoddess3!
Lisa says
Wow this looks awesome. I have asparagus in my fridge so will have to give it a go!
Loving the oozy poached egg- yum!!
Emma Walton says
Thanks Lisa! Definitely tweet me a picture if you do 😀
Elizabeth says
Oh my gosh this is my idea of breakfast heaven! I need this on my plate RIGHT NOW! Definitely trying this in the near future.
Emma Walton says
Awww thanks Elizabeth, It was very dreamy! If you do make it I'd love to see a photo 😀
munchies&munchkins says
Oh Emma.. I could devour this right now. I've had asparagus twice this weekend, like you I love it when it starts coming back onto the shelves. This dish looks perfect..love a good egg too! x
Emma Walton says
Thank you so much 😀 its simple but often the best recipes are! Enjoy 🙂 you can't ever have too much asparagus 😛
Simon says
Thanks for reminding me how delicious asparagus is and how few I have eaten yet this year! Next time I fire up my grill I'll make these lemon flavored ones! Think they will be great!
Cheers!
Sarah says
Happy bank holiday weekend! Lovely photos and it sounds lush. 🙂
Amanda | Chew Town says
Breakfasts like these are my favourite - where possible I try to have a hearty breakfast everyday. I'm loving the lemon and asparagus flavours and nothing beats a poached egg in the morning!
Emma Walton says
We had a nutritionist come to work recently and I know I really should try and eat a breakfast every day it's just finding the time 🙁 this recipe could convince me to eat brekkie more often though...it is so quick and easy!
Sarah @ Champagne Tastes says
This looks fantastic! I'm always looking for new ways to use asparagus, and this is making my mouth drool just thinking of it! A runny egg on asparagus is always a good idea!
Emma Walton says
Thanks Sarah 😀
Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says
Not only do I want THAT for breakfast, but I want a bank holiday. Can we get that imported to the U.S.?
Emma Walton says
Awww Dorothy if only!!! We are quite lucky in the UK - we've got another bank holiday at the end of the month!
Gingeybites says
I like the idea of adding the seeds, good way of getting that extra nutrition into there. Also, I love poached eggs so this is a winner for me
Emma Walton says
Thanks gingeybites! I hadn't realised just how much goodness were in nuts and seeds. Always just thinking of them as quite calorific and avoiding them for that reason. Now I can't get enough of them 🙂
Jemma says
This looks like the perfect weekend breakfast! I love eggs and asparagus and eggs together.
Emma Walton says
Thanks Jemma 😀
Ickle Pickle says
Oh wow - how delicious does this look? I love a tasty breakfast and would love to try this! Kaz x
Emma Walton says
Thanks Kaz! You can beat a hearty breakfast - most important meal of the day after all 🙂