5 from 3 votes
Soft-Boiled Eggs and Soldiers
Once you try Soft-Boiled Eggs and Soldiers, you’ll understand why the dish is a classic in Britain!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
6 mins
Total Time
11 mins
Servings:
1
serving
Calories:
134 kcal
Course:
Breakfast, Appetizer
Cuisine:
American, British
Ingredients
- 1 egg large
- 1 lice whole wheat bread
- butter to taste
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Fill a small saucepan with enough water to cover the egg. Remove the egg and bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Gently lower the egg into the boiling water using a spoon. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 6 minutes for a soft yolk.
- Remove the egg from the water and immediately run it under cold water for about 30 seconds to stop the cooking process.
- Toast the bread until golden brown, spread with butter, and cut into thin strips suitable for dipping.
- Place the egg in an egg cup. Use a teaspoon or knife to gently break open the top, sprinkle over the salt and black pepper and serve with the bread soldiers.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
134kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Trans Fat
0.02g
(1%)
Cholesterol
164mg
(55%)
Sodium
188mg
(8%)
Potassium
131mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
238IU
(5%)
Calcium
70mg
(7%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 134
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 134kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 164mg | 55% |
| Sodium | 188mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 131mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 238IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.