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Spinach and poached eggs

Spinach and Poached Egg

Course Breakfast
Cuisine Turkish
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 3
Calories 76 kcal

Ingredients

  • 500 gr fresh spinach leaves washed and drained
  • 1 onion (small size) finely chopped
  • 3 eggs (medium size)
  • 3 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
  • 1/3 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. In a saute pan, heat the olive oil, then sauté the onions over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until they become soft and translucent.

  2. Add the spinach leaves to the saute pan and allow it to gently wilt for 1-2 minutes, giving it a delicate stir occasionally and then season the mixture with salt and pepper.

  3. Create three (3) empty spot in the spinach mixture and drop the onions to these spots. Cook the eggs until the whites are fully set while keeping the yolks delightfully soft. If desired, sprinkle a touch of red pepper flakes over the eggs.

  4. Serve

Recipe Notes

Pro Tip: Slices of crusty bread and Turkish tea go very well with Spinach and Poached Eggs dish.