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Poached Eggs, Asparagus, and Spinach

Tasty and healthy breakfast ideas!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time14 minutes
Servings: 2

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Slottedspoon

Ingredients

  • 4 Eggs
  • 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 4 oz asparagus
  • 10 oz spinach
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper

Instructions

  • Place a medium saucepan on a high heat and fill with water. Once boiling season with salt and add the asparagus. Cook the asparagus for 3 minutes then remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
  • Into the same saucepan on water add the spinach. Cook the spinach for 3 minutes then strain and press to remove excess water.
  • Whilst the asparagus and spinach are cooking place a medium saucepan on high heat. Fill the saucepan halfway with water and bring the water to a boil, then add the white wine vinegar.
  • Reduce the saucepan to a simmer then crack the eggs directly into the pan. Crack the egg close the water to ensure the poached egg stays intact.
  • Poach the eggs for 4minutes until set, then remove onto a plate using a slotted spoon. Season the egg with salt and black pepper.
  • Once all of the components are cooked, prepare the plates. Lay a base of spinach then arrange the asparagus spears to cover, finish by topping with two poached eggs and serve.

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