Scrambled Eggs with Asparagus

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   Place the asparagus in the basket of a vegetable steamer and steam until tender, about 10 minutes.

2. 2

   Immediately plunge into a bowl of ice water and drain.

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   Pat dry.

4. 4

   Cut each spear in half on a diagonal and cut the bottom of the spears into small dice.

5. 5

   Melt half of the butter in a medium skillet over medium heat.

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   Add all the asparagus and cook, gently stirring, to heat thoroughly.

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   Meanwhile, melt the remaining butter in a large skillet.

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   Add the eggs and whisk in a figure eight, making sure the edges of the eggs don?t stick.

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   When the eggs are almost set, slowly pour in the cream, a little at a time, continuing to whisk briskly.

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    Sprinkle in the chives and whisk until the eggs are completely set.

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    Divide the eggs and asparagus evenly among four plates, placing the spears and diced asparagus around the eggs or stack the spears so they lean against the eggs.

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    Season with salt and pepper.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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