Spinach and Eggs Recipe
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
2 servings
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Calories
269 kcal
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Course
Breakfast
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Cuisine
North American
Spinach and Eggs Recipe
Description
This recipe begins by heating a neutral oil in a non-stick pan over medium-high heat and sautéing sliced mushrooms until they begin to brown, concentrating their natural umami flavor. Baby spinach is added in batches and cooked just until wilted, retaining bright green color and fresh taste. Seasonings of salt and black pepper enhance the vegetables.
Heat is then lowered to medium and small wells are made in the spinach-mushroom mixture into which eggs are cracked. The eggs cook gently until the whites are set but the yolks remain soft, though covering the pan produces firmer yolks. This method produces eggs nestled in vegetables, combining creamy yolk with tender, sautéed mushrooms and spinach.
This dish is straightforward and quick, suitable for breakfast, brunch, or a light meal, offering a healthy dose of greens alongside eggs. It requires minimal ingredients and cooking steps, highlighting natural vegetable flavors paired with eggs.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil avocado oil works great, generic cooking oil
- ½ lb mushrooms sliced
- 12 ounces baby spinach
- 1 pinch salt sea salt
- 1 pinch black pepper sea salt
- 4 large egg
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large, non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until they start to brown, about 8 minutes. Add the spinach to the pan, working in batches if needed, and let it wilt for about 2 minutes. (It doesn't need to be completely wilted as it will continue to cook with the eggs.) Season with salt and pepper.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Make 4 holes in the spinach and crack an egg into each hole. Cook the eggs for about 3-4 minutes, or just until the whites are set. If you prefer your egg yolks less runny, cover the pan while cooking. Serve right away.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 269 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2 eggs plus half of the mushrooms and spinach | |
| Calories | 269kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 372mg | 124% |
| Sodium | 282mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 1448mg | 31% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 16490IU | 330% |
| Vitamin C | 50mg | 56% |
| Calcium | 228mg | 23% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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