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Stewed Spinach Eggs


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  • Author: nevaeh-hall
  • Total Time: 23 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A cozy and vibrant dish featuring poached eggs in a savory tomato-garlic base combined with wilted spinach.


Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small diced onion
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 cup crushed tomatoes (or tomato passata)
  • 4 cups packed fresh spinach (or 1012 oz frozen, thawed and drained)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • Squeeze of lemon

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
  2. Sauté onion and garlic for 2–3 minutes until translucent.
  3. Add crushed tomatoes and simmer for 3 minutes.
  4. Stir in spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes; season with salt and pepper.
  5. Create four wells and crack an egg into each well.
  6. Cover the pan and cook for 4–6 minutes for jammy yolks, checking at 4 minutes.
  7. Finish with a squeeze of lemon and sprinkle with parsley.

Notes

Eggs can be cooked under low broil for set whites or finished in the oven for a different texture.

  • Prep Time: 8 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Brunch
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 350mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 18g
  • Cholesterol: 370mg