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Loading...| 6 white crusty rolls , preferably oval shaped | |
| 12 ounces asparagus | |
| 5 fluid ounces single cream | |
| 2 egg yolks | |
| salt | |
| fresh ground pepper , to taste | |
| 1 pinch grated nutmeg | |
| 2 ounces butter |
| 1. | Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) |
| 2. | Cut off the tops of the rolls and hollow them out leaving a shell of approximately ½” inch all around. Set aside |
| 3. | Cut the asparagus tips to a length of about 1½” inches and plunge into boiling salt water for 5 minutes, drain, refresh under iced water and drain again |
| 4. | Cut the remainder of the asparagus into pieces and mix with the cream, egg yolks, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. |
| 5. | Fill the rolls with this mixture |
| 6. | Place 2 asparagus tops on each roll and sprinkle with melted butter |
| 7. | Place on a flat baking sheet and bake in the oven for about 20 minutes, remove and serve hot. |
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A unique way to eat asparagus, perfect appetizer, it’s delicious
Takes a bit of time and effort to prepare
Asparagus is a good source of dietary fiber, Vitamin B6, calcium, magnesium, and zinc. It is also loaded with antioxidants and contains Vitamin C and E.
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