Poached Eggs with Spinach
Basic Information
- Servings: 2
- Serving Size: 1 plate (2 eggs + 1/2 cup spinach)
- Difficulty: 3
- Budget: 3
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 10
- Total Time: 20
- Meal Type: Breakfast
Diet Types
- Omnivore
- Vegetarian
- Low-Carb
- High-Protein
- Pescatarian
- DASH
- Halal
- Kosher
Equipment
- Medium saucepan
- Medium skillet
- Slotted spoon
- Measuring cups
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
- Fill a medium saucepan with water, add vinegar, and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- In a medium skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil, add spinach, and sauté until wilted, about 2-3 minutes, seasoning with half the salt and pepper.
- Crack each egg into a small cup, then gently slide into the simmering water; poach for 3-4 minutes until whites are set but yolks remain runny, then remove with a slotted spoon.
- Divide spinach onto two plates, top each with 2 poached eggs, and season with remaining salt and pepper.
- Serve hot.
Storage
Best served fresh. Poached eggs can be refrigerated for 1 day and reheated in warm water briefly; spinach up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Calories: 200
- Protein: 14g
- Fat: 14g
- Carbs: 2g
- Fiber: 0
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A