Cook in-season: Asparagus egg muffins

Allina Health's Patient Education Department

Posted June 3, 2016

Asparagus can be green, white or even purple in color. The green variety is most common.
Asparagus is an excellent source of vitamin K, which helps prevent the thinning of bones (osteoporosis). Vitamin K also helps absorb and use calcium in your body.
Asparagus flourishes in Minnesota due to the cold wintertime temperature, which gives the plant a rest period to fully grow and mature.

Asparagus season is upon us! Try this delicious take on asparagus for breakfast with individually portioned egg and ham muffins. Enjoy two as a serving.

Ingredients

nonstick cooking spray
5 large eggs
1/2 cup 2% milk
8 ounces ham, diced
1/2 pound asparagus, trimmed and sliced

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 F.
Spray muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, beat eggs slightly with a whisk. Add milk and whisk until well blended. Add ham and asparagus. Stir until combined.
Pour 1/4 cup egg mixture into each muffin cup.
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the middle of a muffin comes out clean. Serve warm.

Makes 6 servings.

Nutritional information

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