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Creamy Spinach and Eggs
A 15-minute, 4-ingredient, 1-pan meal! Spinach is sautéed with green onions and olive oil, with Greek yogurt stirred in for creaminess, and eggs nestled in to cook to the perfect consistency right in the same pan. Serve on its own or with a nice hunk of crusty bread for a fast and delicious way to get some green veggies in for breakfast or brunch!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 241 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 3-4 green onions (thinly sliced, both white and green parts)
- 5 oz. baby spinach (about 4 cups)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt (plus more if needed)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper (plus more if needed)
- ½ cup Greek yogurt (I prefer Fage 5%)
- 4 eggs
- crusty bread (for serving, optional)
Instructions
- Heat the 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced 3-4 green onions and sauté until softened but not too brown, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Add the 5 oz. baby spinach and sauté until wilted, about 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with ½ teaspoon kosher salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Stir in the ½ cup Greek yogurt until well incorporated into the spinach mixture.
- Using the back of a spoon or spatula, create 4 indents in the spinach mixture. Crack the 4 eggs directly into the nooks. Turn the heat to low and cover the skillet. Cook until the egg whites have fully cooked and yolks are cooked to your desired doneness (about 5-7 minutes).
- Serve with toasted crusty bread if desired and season with more salt and pepper if needed. I like to drizzle the eggs and spinach with a little more olive oil and sprinkle some crushed red pepper on when serving.
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Notes
- Use other greens: use prepped mature spinach, baby kale, or other greens if desired. Keep in mind, different greens require different cooking times (kale will take a bit longer to cook) and yield a different flavor (some are more bitter, like kale, or more peppery in flavor, like arugula).
- Add cheese: crumbled feta or grated parmesan/Romano cheese would be delicious with this! Add it to the spinach mixture directly or sprinkle on top when it's done cooking.
Nutrition Information
Calories
241kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
0.04g
Cholesterol
330mg
(110%)
Sodium
783mg
(33%)
Potassium
641mg
(18%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
7304IU
(146%)
Vitamin C
23mg
(26%)
Calcium
189mg
(19%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 241
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 241kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 330mg | 110% |
| Sodium | 783mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 641mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 7304IU | 146% |
| Vitamin C | 23mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 189mg | 19% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.