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Roasted Asparagus with Scrambled Eggs




Source of Recipe


South Beach Diet Phase 1






List of Ingredients



• 2 lbs. fresh asparagus
  
• Olive oil
  
• 1 1/4 tsp kosher salt plus extra for sprinkling
  
• Fresh ground black pepper
  
• 1/2 cup freshly grated low-fat Parmesan cheese
  
• 16 extra-large eggs
  
• 1 1/4 cups fat-free half-and-half
  
• 4 Tbsp Smart Balance or other acceptable margarine
  






Instructions



1. Preheat the oven to 400F. Break off the tough ends of the asparagus and,if they're thick,peel them. Place the asparagus on a baking sheet,drizzle with olive oil,then toss to coat the asparagus completely. Apread the asparagus in a single layer and sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper. Roast the asparagus for 15-20 min.,until tender but still crisp. Sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese and return to the oven for 5 min.,or until the cheese melts.
   
2. While the asparagus is roasting,whisk the eggs in a bowl with the half-and-half,salt,and pepper to taste. Melt 2 Tbsp of Smart Balance in a large skillet. Cook the eggs on the lowers heat,stirring constantly with a wooden spoon,to the desired doneness. Remove from the heat,add 2 more Tbsp of Smart Balance,and stir until it melts. Check for salt and pepper and serve with the roasted asparagus.