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Poached Eggs with Garlic Spinach

ContinentalHealthyOmega-3 eggsMedium

Soft poached eggs over garlic spinach — a light, elegant plate with almost no fat.

Prep time8 min
Cook time10 min
Total time18 min
Servings1

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • 2 cups spinach
  • 1 clove garlic, sliced
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp vinegar (for poaching water)
  • 1 tsp olive oil (or cooking oil)

Method

  1. Heat oil in a pan and cook garlic for 30 seconds.
  2. Add spinach and cook until just wilted; season with salt.
  3. Bring a pot of water to a gentle simmer and add vinegar.
  4. Crack each egg into a small bowl, then slide gently into the water.
  5. Poach for 3 minutes until the whites are set.
  6. Lift the eggs out with a slotted spoon.
  7. Serve the eggs over the spinach with lemon juice and pepper.

Nutrition — estimated per serving

Calories (estimate)200 kcal
Protein (estimate)13 g
Fat (estimate)13 g
Carbs (estimate)3 g

Nutrition values are estimates based on standard per-egg values (about 72 kcal, 6.3 g protein, 4.8 g fat, 0.4 g carbs per large egg).

Tips, food safety & substitutions

Nutrition is an estimate only. Use the freshest eggs for the best poached shape. Poach in barely simmering water — boiling water breaks the eggs. Allergic to eggs? This recipe is not suitable. Eat immediately; poached eggs do not keep.

Tags: healthy, poached egg, spinach, light, low-fat

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