Description
A simple and wholesome recipe combining creamy sautéed spinach with perfectly cooked eggs, enhanced by Greek yogurt for added creaminess and served with crusty bread. This dish makes a nutritious and flavorful breakfast or light meal option.
Ingredients
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Spinach and Eggs
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 3-4 green onions, thinly sliced (white and green parts)
- 5 oz. baby spinach (about 4 cups)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper, plus more as needed
- ½ cup Greek yogurt (Fage 5% preferred)
- 4 eggs
Optional
- Crusty bread for serving
- Crushed red pepper flakes for garnish
- Extra olive oil for drizzling
- Crumbled feta or grated Parmesan/Romano cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil and sauté onions: Warm 1 tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced green onions and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened but not browned.
- Cook the spinach: Add the 5 oz. baby spinach to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes until wilted, stirring occasionally. Season with ½ teaspoon kosher salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
- Add Greek yogurt: Stir in ½ cup Greek yogurt until well combined with the spinach and onion mixture, creating a creamy texture.
- Create egg wells and add eggs: Using the back of a spoon or spatula, make 4 indents in the spinach mixture. Crack one egg into each indent carefully.
- Cook the eggs: Lower the heat to low, cover the skillet, and cook the eggs for 5-7 minutes until whites are fully set and yolks reach your desired doneness.
- Serve: Serve the creamy spinach and eggs immediately, optionally with toasted crusty bread. Drizzle with a little olive oil and sprinkle crushed red pepper for extra flavor. Add cheese if desired.
Notes
- Use other greens like mature spinach, baby kale, or arugula as alternatives; cooking times and flavor profiles may vary.
- Add crumbled feta or grated Parmesan/Romano cheese to the spinach mixture or sprinkle on top for extra richness.
- Adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or crushed red pepper to taste.
- Serve with crusty bread to mop up the creamy spinach and eggs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 370mg
