Sauteed Spinach with Poached Eggs

Name: Sauteed Spinach with Poached Eggs
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for drizzling; 3 bunches flat-leaf spinach (10 ½ cups), stems removed; Coarse salt and pepper; 1 cup packed fresh cilantro; 4 large eggs; 2 cups cooked quinoa, warmed

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Martha Stewart Test Kitchen

Updated on July 20, 2020

Prep Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

15 mins

Servings:

4

Eggs make a great anytime meal. Here, poached eggs sit on a bed of sauteed spinach and nutty quinoa. When using cooked quinoa, this cozy, healthy meal takes just 15 minutes from start to finish.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for drizzling
3 bunches flat-leaf spinach (10 ½ cups), stems removed
Coarse salt and pepper
1 cup packed fresh cilantro
4 large eggs
2 cups cooked quinoa, warmed

Directions

In a straight-sided skillet, heat 2 inches water over medium to a gentle simmer until a few bubbles break the surface.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Add spinach to pan and toss until slightly wilted. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook 1 minute. Add 3/4 cup cilantro, then transfer to a colander and press excess liquid from greens.
Crack 1 egg into a small bowl and gently tip into simmering water. Repeat with remaining 3 eggs. Cook until whites are set and yolks are runny, 2 to 3 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain. Divide quinoa, spinach, and eggs among 4 bowls, and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cilantro, and drizzle with olive oil to serve.

Andrew Purcell

Cook's Notes

Poaching Tip
Add 2 teaspoons white vinegar to the simmering water. It helps the whites firm up quickly.