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Tuesday, February 21, 2012

What's for supper tonight...

Poached Eggs with Spinach and Walnuts Recipe


  • INGREDIENTS 
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided $
  • (10-ounce) bag baby spinach, chopped
  • garlic cloves, minced $
  • vertically sliced shallots (or half a purple onion)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
  • 3/4 teaspoon chopped thyme, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt $
  • (8-ounce) package cremini mushrooms, quartered
  • 3/4 cup toasted walnuts, chopped and divided
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar $
  • 2 ounces shredded Gruyere cheese (or swiss)
  • 8 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • large eggs $

Preparation

  1. 1. Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add 1 teaspoon oil. Add spinach; sauté 2 minutes. Remove spinach from pan; drain, cool slightly, and squeeze out excess moisture. Add remaining oil to pan. Add garlic and shallots; sauté 3 minutes. Add sage, 1/2 teaspoon thyme, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, salt, and mushrooms; sauté 7 minutes. Stir in spinach, 1/2 cup walnuts, red wine vinegar, and cheese; cook 30 seconds.
  2. 2. Combine 8 cups water and white vinegar in a large saucepan, and bring to a simmer. Break each egg gently into pan. Cook 3 minutes. Remove eggs using a slotted spoon. Spoon 2/3 cup mushroom mixture onto each of 4 plates. Top each serving with 1 egg. Sprinkle evenly with remaining thyme, pepper, and walnuts.

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