Creamy Baked Eggs with Asparagus and Sun Dried Tomatoes
I’m really into baked eggs. They are so versatile! You can add most anything to them, and come up with something new and tasty. We often have them for a quick, nutritious meal.
Asparagus, sun dried tomato and parmesan cheese dress this egg dish up, and turn it into a terrific dinner.
Don’t forget to add the quark! This creamy cheese really gives these baked eggs a silky texture.
Happy cooking!
Serves 2
2 large eggs
2 large egg whites
2 tablespoons sun dried tomato, finely chopped
2 tablespoons onion , finely chopped
1 tsp thyme, minced
½ cup quark (a creamy cheese that can be found in your grocery dairy section)
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese , shredded
8 small asparagus
1. Preheat oven to 375.
2. Steam asparagus until tender.
3. Whip eggs with quark, thyme and salt and pepper to your taste.
4. Heat non-stick skillet over medium heat and spray with cooking spray. Saute onion and tomato for 4 minutes until onion is translucent.
5. Spray small baking dish with cooking spray and add onion and tomato. Add eggs. Top with asparagus and parmesan cheese.
6. Bake for 10 – 15 minutes until egg is set.
What’s good for me in this dish?
Asparagus tops the charts in vitamin K and folate. It’s also a good source of vitamins C and A. Folate is essential for a healthy cardiovascular system. Asparagus also contains potassium, making it a natural diuretic.
Eggs provide tryptophan, selenium, iodine, vitamins B2 and B12, and protein. Eating eggs promotes eye health. They can also contribute to the prevention of strokes and heart attacks. Free range, or cage free eggs are considered to be higher in quality nutrients such as all nine essential amino acids, and are less likely to contribute to high cholesterol levels.
Calories: 269
Total Fat: 6.85g
Cholesterol: 215mg
Sodium: 237mg
Total Carbs: 24.45g
Dietary Fiber: 12.01g
Sugars: 11.13g
Protein: 24.08g
Weight Watchers Points 5
Nutrition details obtained from whfoods.org, nutritiondata.com, about.com, and abouthomecooking.com I am not a licensed nutritionist, nor a medical professional, and do not mean this information as medical or nutrition advice. See your medical professional if you have questions regarding your nutritional needs.
We love to have eggs for dinner – I’m like you as far as the eggs go. I always use some eggs and some egg whites. It’s just healthier – my hubby has to watch his cholesterol so it’s a good choice for us. I found you through FoodBuzz and I focus on healthier food too, so I’m glad we’ve crossed paths.
I’m glad we crossed paths too. We are exactly in the same situation, as my husband also has high cholesterol. I’ve started buying cage free eggs to boost the nutrition in the eggs we eat. I’ve read they are a healthier egg choice.
nice dish – would like it for a brunch dish….supper too
I love baked eggs. So simple, but the perfect remedy for a chilly, gloomy day! I’d have this for any meal.
mmmmm so comforting and tasty!
delicious
Sounds tasty. I’ve never heard of quark, I’ll have to look for it next time I hit the grocery store.
I had never heard of quark before until a good friend told me about it. I really like it. It’s creamy and very low in calories and fat.
What a great dish– so versatile! Sounds perfect for a chilly night
Beautiful dish. Asparagus and eggs are one of my favorite combinations.
Me too. Mushrooms might have been good too!
lovely combination!
This sounds delicious. I’ll look for quark. Don’t think I’ve heard of it, but the search is on.
It really was good and easy to make. This time of year we need some recipes that you can just whip together. I found it at our local grocery store in the cheese and dairy section by the ricotta cheese.