Beet Greens and Poached Eggs
The recipe Beet Greens and Poached Eggs can be made in around 45 minutes. This recipe makes 2 servings with 186 calories, 10g of protein, and 13g of fat each. For $1.53 per serving, this recipe covers 21% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. 4 people were glad they tried this recipe. If you have juice of lemon, vinegar, leek, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. It works well as a reasonably priced breakfast. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and primal diet. It is brought to you by Foodista. All things considered, we decided this recipe deserves a spoonacular score of 38%. This score is not so great. Users who liked this recipe also liked Sauteed Beet Greens with Poached Eggs, Creamy Polenta with Braised Greens and Poached Eggs, and Two-Potato Hash with Poached Eggs and Greens {.
- Serves: 2
- Time: 45 Mins
- Category: morning meal, brunch, breakfast
- Health Rating: 15.0
Ingredients
| Image | Name | Qty | Metric | Price |
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eggs | 2.0 | larges | None |
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vinegar | 1.0 | Tbsp | None |
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water | 2.0 | servings | None |
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coconut oil | 1.0 | Tbsp | None |
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leek | 44.5 | grams | None |
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baby beet greens | 152.0 | grams | None |
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garlic | 2.0 | cloves | None |
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juice of lemon | 0.25 | None | |
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parmesan cheese | 2.0 | Tbsps | None |
eggs
Qty: 2.0
Metric: larges
Price: None
vinegar
Qty: 1.0
Metric: Tbsp
Price: None
water
Qty: 2.0
Metric: servings
Price: None
coconut oil
Qty: 1.0
Metric: Tbsp
Price: None
leek
Qty: 44.5
Metric: grams
Price: None
baby beet greens
Qty: 152.0
Metric: grams
Price: None
garlic
Qty: 2.0
Metric: cloves
Price: None
juice of lemon
Qty: 0.25
Metric:
Price: None
parmesan cheese
Qty: 2.0
Metric: Tbsps
Price: None
Instructions
Step 1: Heat a small skillet over medium low heat with 2 of water until small bubble start to rise.
Ingredients:
- water
Equipment:
- frying pan
Step 2: Add a pinch of salt and vinegar. Gently crack eggs into the water, slowly sliding them into the water. Cover and allow to simmer for 8 10 minutes until white is set and yolks are still runny. For this dish you want a runny yolk.
Ingredients:
- vinegar
- water
- egg yolk
- egg
- salt
Step 3: Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat with coconut oil.
Ingredients:
- coconut oil
Equipment:
- frying pan
Step 4: Add leeks and sliced beets. Cook for 5 8 minutes until beets and leeks are tender.
Ingredients:
- beet
- leek
Step 5: Add garlic and chopped baby beet greens. Cook for two minutes stirring often, then remove from heat and continue to stir until beet greens lightly wilt.
Ingredients:
- beet greens
- garlic
Step 6: Add a splash of lemon juice.
Ingredients:
- lemon juice
Step 7: Split greens among two plates and top each plate with a poached egg and a tablespoon of Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients:
- parmesan
- poached egg
- greens
Dietary Information
- Gluten-Free
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Needs |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 186.44 kcal | 9.32% |
| Fat | 13.17 g | 20.27% |
| Saturated Fat | 8.19 g | 51.18% |
| Carbohydrates | 8.29 g | 2.76% |
| Net Carbohydrates | 5.0 g | 1.82% |
| Sugar | 1.6 g | 1.78% |
| Cholesterol | 189.4 mg | 63.13% |
| Sodium | 339.85 mg | 14.78% |
| Alcohol | 0.0 g | 100.0% |
| Alcohol % | 0.0 % | 100.0% |
| Protein | 10.3 g | 20.59% |
| Vitamin K | 314.79 µg | 299.8% |
| Vitamin A | 5488.21 IU | 109.76% |
| Vitamin C | 27.86 mg | 33.77% |
| Selenium | 17.85 µg | 25.5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.42 mg | 24.87% |
| Manganese | 0.47 mg | 23.71% |
| Calcium | 202.55 mg | 20.26% |
| Potassium | 708.82 mg | 20.25% |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 18.87% |
| Phosphorus | 177.86 mg | 17.79% |
| Magnesium | 71.05 mg | 17.76% |
| Fiber | 3.29 g | 13.15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.26 mg | 13.04% |
| Copper | 0.26 mg | 12.87% |
| Vitamin E | 1.9 mg | 12.64% |
| Folate | 50.33 µg | 12.58% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.03 mg | 10.33% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.5 µg | 8.42% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.12 mg | 7.88% |
| Zinc | 1.16 mg | 7.74% |
| Vitamin D | 1.02 µg | 6.83% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.47 mg | 2.34% |
