Poached Eggs with Spinach & Mushrooms on Toast - Healthy Breakfast Ideas
Poached Eggs with Spinach & Mushrooms on Toast is an easy to make breakfast idea from the Mediterranean. It’s healthy, loaded with fiber, and will set you up for a busy day ahead.
Equipment
- Stainless Steel Pan
- Large pot with lid
- Cooking Tongs
- Microplane
- Slotted Cooking Spoon
Ingredients
- 2 slices of bread sourdough, brown, or wholemeal, up to you
- 2 shallots finely chopped
- 2-3 garlic cloves
- 8 oz. 250g fresh mushrooms (e.g., button, shiitake, oyster), sliced
- Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp Jerez Sherry Vinegar
- 3-4 sprigs fresh thyme or around ½ tsp dried thyme
- 1 loosely packed cup of fresh spinach
- 2 eggs poached- see info below
- Zest from a lemon
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
Step 1 - Prepare ingredients
- Slice shallots and mince a few garlic cloves.2 shallots, 2-3 garlic cloves
- Loosely chop the spinach and slice the mushrooms.8 oz. 250g fresh mushrooms (e.g., button, shiitake, oyster), sliced
Step 2 - Sauté Spinach and Mushrooms
- Over a medium heat, add a splash of oil in a large pan and once hot, add the shallots.Extra virgin olive oil
- Sauté for 2-3 minutes or until golden, then add the garlic and stir through.
- Add the sliced mushrooms and season with a little salt and a few sprigs of fresh thyme.3-4 sprigs fresh thyme
- Sauté and stir constantly for 3-4 minutes or until the mushrooms soften. add the vinegar.2 tbsp Jerez Sherry Vinegar
- Add the loosely chopped spinach and stir through. Saute until the spinach wilts and then remove from the heat.1 loosely packed cup of fresh spinach
- Note: Don’t forget to remove the thyme sprigs.
Step 3 - Poach Eggs
- Heat around 1 liter of water in a pot. Add the vinegar and bring to a light boil (small bubbles rising to the surface is ideal).
- Crack an egg into a small bowl and slowly tilt the bowl into the water as gently as possible.2 eggs
- Use a slotted spoon and gently cup the egg to help collect all the strands of egg white.
- Boil egg for 3-4 minutes for a runny yolk, or 5+ minutes for a firm yolk.
- Remove egg from the water and place back into a small bowl and cover with a plate or lid to keep the egg warm.
Step 4 - Toast Some Bread
- Add a splash of oil to a large pan over high heat. Sprinkle with a little salt and then toast the bread until golden (1–2 minutes per side).2 slices of bread
Step 5 - Assemble and Serve
- Plate up by adding a slice of bread, then top with some of the Sauteed mushrooms and spinach, top with a poached egg and garnish with a sprinkle of fresh thyme.Zest from a lemon
- Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.Salt and freshly ground black pepper