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Scrambled Eggs With Asparagus Recipe


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Ingredients
  •  Pepper
  • 1/2 c shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 4 oz (1/2 c) neufchâtel (light cream) cheese, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 3 tbsps grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp minced fresh basil or dried basil
  • 1 tsp butter or margarine
  • 1 lb asparagus
  •  About 1/4 tsp garlic salt or regular salt
  • 2 c egg substitute (or 10 large eggs, beaten to mix with 2 tbsps water)

Directions
  • Step #1 In a deep, 10- to 12-inch nonstick frying pan over high heat, bring about 1 inch of water to a boil.
  • Step #2 Meanwhile, snap tough stem ends off asparagus & discard.
  • Step #3 Cut 2 to 3 inches off the top of each asparagus spear, then cut remaining stems diagonally into 1-inch lengths.
  • Step #4 Add asparagus to boiling water & cook this until barely tender when pierced, 2 to 3 mins.
  • Step #5 Drain.
  • Step #6 Separate tips from stem pieces.
  • Step #7 Beat egg substitute, 1/4 tsp garlic salt, & basil to mix.
  • Step #8 Set pan over med-heat/flame.
  • Step #9 When hot, add butter & swirl to coat pan.
  • Step #10 Add egg mixture.
  • Step #11 Sprinkle top with neufchatel cheese cubes.
  • Step #12 As egg mixture sets, use a wide spatula to push cooked eggs aside & let uncooked liquid flow to pan bottom.
  • Step #13 While egg mixture is still semiliquid, mozzarella, add asparagus stem pieces, & parmesan.
  • Step #14 Continue to push mixture from pan bottom with spatula until softly set, about 5 mins total.
  • Step #15 Transfer to a platter or plates.
  • Step #16 Add garlic salt & pepper to taste.
  • Step #17 Garnish with asparagus tips.
  • Enjoy the Scrambled Eggs with Asparagus recipe

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