Poached Eggs with Spinach

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  • Servings2
  • Prep time10 min
  • Cook time10 min
  • Total time20 min

Diet tags

Ingredients

  1. 4 large eggs
  2. 1 cup spinach, chopped
  3. 1 tablespoon olive oil
  4. 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  5. 1/4 teaspoon salt
  6. 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

  1. Fill a medium saucepan with water, add vinegar, and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Divide spinach onto two plates, top each with 2 poached eggs, and season with remaining salt and pepper.
  5. Serve hot.

Recipe notes

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

  1. 4 large eggs
  2. 1 cup spinach, chopped
  3. 1 tablespoon olive oil
  4. 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  5. 1/4 teaspoon salt
  6. 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

  1. Fill a medium saucepan with water, add vinegar, and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Divide spinach onto two plates, top each with 2 poached eggs, and season with remaining salt and pepper.
  5. 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

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