Does anything say ‘spring’ more than asparagus? It’s a vegetable that I’ll gladly eat five times a week when it’s in season – not exaggerating. I typically blanch the tender spears in some boiling water and eat them doused in good olive oil and sprinkled with salt. But this asparagus dish is all dressed up with grated eggs and capers, ready for a party!
And this isn’t just any party, it’s a baby shower for the lovely Michelle of Healthy Recipe Ecstasy.
In early March, Michelle and her husband Alasdair had a beautiful baby boy, Alexander. Based on the fabulous dishes that Michelle posts on her blog, he should be one happy, healthy little guy!
This is a shower of the virtual variety, but with so many lovely dishes, I for one, wish it were in-person!
If you’re planning a baby shower, or any spring party, you’ll love this menu full of healthy recipes that don’t sacrifice flavor!
Appetizers:
Asparagus Tomato Crostini with Fresh Mint and Chives, by Robyn of Simply Fresh Dinners
Manchego Cheese Fritters with Honey Mustard Ranch, by Justine of Cooking and Beer
Strawberry Bruschetta with Raspberry Balsalmic Vinegar, by Jenny of The NY Melrose Family
Entrees:
Mahi Mahi with Dragon Fruit-Pineapple Salsa, by Christine of No Gojis, No Glory
Curried Fish Tacos with Cabbage and Carrot Slaw, by Maggie of Omnivore’s Cookbook
Spicy Asian Chicken Puff Pastry Bites with Hoisin Peanut Sauce, by Lauren of Climbing Grier Mountain
Kimchi Salmon and Rainbow Pickles, by Bobbi of Bam’s Kitchen
Chipotle Sweet Potato Black Bean Tacos, by Margaret of Natural Chow
Sides
Asian Jerk Meatball Wraps, by Lisa of Healthy Nibbles & Bits
Warm Corn Salad, by Michelle of The Complete Savorist
Roasted Cauliflower and Pearl Barley Bowls with Creamy Tahini-Dill Dressing, by Faith of An Edible Mosaic
Salads
Asparagus with Grated Egg and Capers, recipe below!
Grilled Sweet Potato & Cauliflower Salad with Coconut Curry Almond Butter Vinaigrette, by Taylor of Food Faith Fitness
Strawberry Spinach Salad, by Sara of Bitz & Giggles
Desserts
Vanilla Bean Greek Yogurt Cheesecake with a Cookie Dough Crust, by Michelle of Vitamin Sunshine
Coconut Sorbet, by Serene of House of Yumm
Almond and Caramel Date Tart with Chocolate Ganache (Vegan and Gluten-Free), by Aida of The Crafting Foodie
Asparagus with Grated Egg and Capers
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 2 pounds asparagus trimmed
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon capers drained
- coarse sea salt such as Maldon
- freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Fill a saucepan with enough water to cover eggs by an inch and bring to full boil. Carefully lower eggs into boiling water. Let eggs boil uncovered for about 30 seconds. Reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for 11 minutes. Transfer boiled eggs to a bowl of ice water. When cool enough to handle, gently break shell apart and peel. Grate eggs on a coarse cheese grater or very finely chop with a sharp knife.
- Bring a large pot of water to boil.
- Meanwhile, with your hands, snap the tough, woody ends off of the asparagus.
- Add asparagus spears to boiling water and cook two minutes, just until crisp-tender and bright green. Drain and arrange on platter. Drizzle olive oil over asparagus and top with the grated eggs and capers. Season to taste with coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper. Serve.
Jill Roberts says
July 31, 2017 at 6:35 amI am obsessed with healthy food! I will definitely try this asparagus with grated egg and capers recipe. Thanks for sharing post, Marissa!
Marissa says
August 2, 2017 at 3:17 pmThanks, Jill!
Aida @ TheCraftingFoodie says
April 28, 2015 at 7:49 pmMarissa, this looks amazing! I love the combo of flavors, and it’s so perfect for spring!
Marissa says
April 30, 2015 at 10:45 amThanks, Aida! Yes, some of my favorites!
Kristi @ Inspiration Kitchen says
April 28, 2015 at 7:03 amWhat a great post Marissa! Everything looks so tasty!
Marissa says
April 30, 2015 at 10:45 amThank you, Kristi!
Sara | Belly Rumbles (@bellyrumbles) says
April 27, 2015 at 6:54 amThe virtual baby shower is such a super idea, love it! A big fan of asparagus myself, love your egg and caper take with the green spear.
Marissa says
April 30, 2015 at 10:46 amThanks, Sara. Yes, the eggs and capers get along very well with the green spear. 😉
Jen @ Baked by an Introvert says
April 27, 2015 at 6:10 amThis is such a fabulous virtual party! Love your side dish. Asparagus is my favorite!
Marissa says
April 30, 2015 at 10:46 amIt’s one of my spring favorites too, Jen! Thank you…
Maggie Zhu (Omnivore's Cookbook) says
April 26, 2015 at 7:44 amLove this recipe! I sure do agree on you Asparagus season is wonderful. And having some grated eggs with it makes it even more fun and delicious 🙂
Marissa says
April 26, 2015 at 10:42 amThanks, Maggie! Yes, definitely love the combo of asparagus and eggs.
Sonali- The Foodie Physician says
April 25, 2015 at 3:25 pmAsparagus is my favorite spring veggie and this preparation is right up my alley- lovely 🙂 All-in-all this is one delicious looking party!
Marissa says
April 26, 2015 at 10:41 amThanks, Sonali. It’s mine too – though artichokes are a close second!
Erin | Well Plated says
April 24, 2015 at 4:29 pmWhat a sweet collection of recipes for a sweet woman! I wish I were at this shower in real life!
Marissa says
April 24, 2015 at 5:03 pmShe really is sweet, Erin! And me too!! 🙂
Justine | Cooking and Beer says
April 24, 2015 at 12:18 pmOh my goodness! That grated egg! Love everything about this fun spin on asparagus!
Marissa says
April 24, 2015 at 5:02 pmThank you, Justine!
Eileen says
April 24, 2015 at 10:43 amSo beautiful and springy! I’ve made something very much like this with broccolini, so I can only imagine how much better it must be with fresh spring asparagus.
Marissa says
April 24, 2015 at 5:02 pmThat’s a great idea, Eileen! I’ll have to try it on broccolini next…
healthyrecipeecstasy says
April 24, 2015 at 7:09 amI wish this shower was in person too! I was actually contemplating making a dish with grated/crumbled eggs the other day! This looks amazing and right up my alley. Eggs and asparagus are one of my favorite combos. Thanks so much Marissa!
Marissa says
April 24, 2015 at 5:01 pmThanks so much, Michelle! What a beautiful, new baby boy you have!! xo
hipfoodiemom says
April 24, 2015 at 6:43 amMarissa, now this is a baby shower I would really want to attend because of all the FOOD! 🙂 love this asparagus with grated egg and capers .. what a GREAT idea! love it!
Marissa says
April 24, 2015 at 5:01 pmThanks, Alice. And tasting all of the food? You and me too! 😉
Christine | No Gojis, No Glory says
April 23, 2015 at 4:11 pmI think I love asparagus just as much as you do Marissa! I love love love when Spring roles around, and we can add all these bright and beautiful ingredients to our dishes. The flavor combo is so interesting. Pinning so I can try!
Marissa says
April 24, 2015 at 5:01 pmIt’s the best! Thanks so much, Christine!
Lisa says
April 23, 2015 at 8:03 amYou’re right, nothing says spring like asparagus! I have a jar of capers sitting around in my apartment and I had no clue what to do with them. Love that you paired them with eggs and asparagus!
Marissa says
April 24, 2015 at 5:00 pmThanks, Lisa. Don’t you love that salty, briny caper kick!? 🙂
Mira says
April 23, 2015 at 7:57 amLove asparagus with eggs! These look awesome Marissa! Love the menu for the baby shower, so nice of you guys to do it for her!
Marissa says
April 24, 2015 at 5:00 pmThanks, Mira! It was really a lot of fun…
Helen @ Scrummy Lane says
April 23, 2015 at 7:19 amGreat shower and giveaway, Marissa! I lurrrrve your simple asparagus recipe (I’m an asparagus addict too but have never tried grating eggs – they look really pretty with those capers). I also love the sound of those manchego cheese fritters. Oh, my goodness!
Marissa says
April 24, 2015 at 5:00 pmThis was the first time I’ve topped it with grated eggs too, but definitely not the last! 🙂 And, I agree! Those fritters look amazing.
Joanne says
April 23, 2015 at 4:25 amOh my gosh, how sweet!! And it’s even more of a surprise since he’s already been born…but why should the party not continue during the whole first year of his life?! I like the way you guys think. And yay for asparagus! It’s my favorite right now and I love how you’ve served it topped with the eggs and capers!
Marissa says
April 24, 2015 at 4:59 pmExactly! Keep the party going, right? Thanks, Joanne!
Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella says
April 22, 2015 at 8:33 pmHehe my friend just told me that she is pregnant so this post is the perfect time and counting the months, next Spring is probably when her baby will be a few months old! Great time for a spring party 🙂
Marissa says
April 24, 2015 at 4:58 pmOh boy. I would love to come to ANY party that you threw, my friend! 🙂
Allie says
April 22, 2015 at 5:54 pmGosh what a fabulous virtual party! You guys all really brought your A-game. And that baby is just too sweet! I love your side dish- it’s just so Spring-y and seasonal 🙂
Marissa says
April 24, 2015 at 4:58 pmHe is a sweetie, isn’t he!? I love that little grid of pictures – what a character. I think we all had fun putting this together. I just wish I could taste it all!
Dorothy Dunton says
April 22, 2015 at 3:13 pmHi Marissa! I just finished “chores” – gathering eggs and picking asparagus from our garden, so this is perfect for lunch tomorrow. Thanks!
Marissa says
April 24, 2015 at 4:54 pmOkay Dorothy, I am seriously jealous! I guarantee that yours will taste better than mine – all home grown!
Dorothy Dunton says
April 25, 2015 at 8:20 amHi Marissa! I don’t know as mine was better, but it certainly was good! The only difficulty with eggs that fresh is they are harder to peel. I find that if I put them in a zip bag and chill them overnight they peel much easier. We’ll be eating more of this as long as our asparagus keeps coming!
Marissa (@pinchandswirl) says
April 25, 2015 at 11:42 amThat’s a great tip, Dorothy. We buy our eggs from a local pig farmer and they’re super fresh. So I know what you mean about hard to peel. I’ll try your method for sure!
Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says
April 22, 2015 at 2:41 pmI need to find someone having a baby so I can have a baby shower. I want your asparagus and every other dish at this party. Well done and what a cutie!
Marissa says
April 24, 2015 at 4:53 pmIsn’t he sweet?! Thanks, Maureen.
nagimaehashi says
April 22, 2015 at 1:17 pmMarissa! This is soo sweet, a virtual baby shower, I love it!! Oh what an AWESOME round up of recipes!! Totally entering the draw – when I win, could you hold onto th blender for me until I come pick it up later this year 😉
Love the asparagus, this is a way I prepare it too!! 🙂
Marissa says
April 24, 2015 at 4:53 pmWe’ve got a room in the house with your name on it, Nagi!
Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor says
April 22, 2015 at 12:20 pmLove this beautiful round-up of spring baby shower recipes! I want to dive into that plate of asparagus. The grated egg and caper topping sounds perfect!
Marissa (@pinchandswirl) says
April 25, 2015 at 10:43 amThanks Ashley – and I know what you mean! I could almost eat the whole platter myself!
Mon Petit Four says
April 22, 2015 at 11:15 amHi Marissa! Just discovered your blog…what a lovely space! This dish looks absolutely scrumptious! I love the idea of grating the egg over the asparagus…that way you get a bite of egg with each bite of asparagus. And the capers? Genius! Salty and the perfect compliment. I will definitely add this recipe to my must-eat list this week! 🙂 P.S. Alexander is adorable!!
Marissa (@pinchandswirl) says
April 25, 2015 at 10:59 amSo kind, thank you!! It’s the first time I’ve grated eggs and I love the texture. I’m planning to grate a lot of them over salads this summer! And, yes he is!! (Alexander!) 🙂
Faith (An Edible Mosaic) says
April 22, 2015 at 9:37 amThis dish is ready for a party indeed! What a way to dress up an already elegant veggie…I love it!
Marissa (@pinchandswirl) says
April 25, 2015 at 10:42 amThanks, Faith. 🙂 You’re right there is something elegant about asparagus all by itself…
shashi at runninsrilankan says
April 22, 2015 at 8:39 amI have been drooling over this party menu! Oh to have been the taste tester of all of these… 🙂
Marissa says
April 24, 2015 at 4:52 pmOh to have been….this whole virtual party thing doesn’t taste as good as the real thing. 😉
HapaNom says
April 22, 2015 at 8:19 amWhat a perfectly lovely spring baby shower menu! I love asparagus, I totally agree with you, I could have this everyday while in season!
Marissa says
April 24, 2015 at 4:51 pmI can’t get enough of it this time of year! 🙂
laurengrier says
April 22, 2015 at 6:29 amI would love nothing more then a plate of this right now! Such gorgeous photos and flavors!
Marissa says
April 24, 2015 at 4:51 pmSo nice! Thanks, Lauren…