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Microwave Poached Eggs

Vegetarian Breakfast Dinner Lunch

Perfectly poached eggs ready in just 10 minutes.

10 mins
5 ingredients
$3 / person
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Microwave Poached Eggs

Gear

Ingredients

Serves = 2

  • 1 tbsn extra virgin olive oil
  • 100g button mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 large handfuls baby spinach leaves
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 pieces whole grain bread, toasted

It’s this easy

  • Coat 2 microwave egg poachers and ramekin dishes (small bowls) with a small amount of olive oil using a paper towel or pastry brush.
  • Add the mushrooms to the ramekin dishes with a small amount of pepper (optional) and remaining olive oil. Cook uncovered on high in microwave for 2.5 minutes, add spinach and cook for a further 30 seconds. Cover and set aside
  • Crack the eggs into the greased egg poachers, pierce the yolk with a fork or toothpick. Cover with a wet piece of paper towel and microwave on low setting (30%) for 4 minutes or until the whites are set
  • Place eggs on a plate with toast, mushrooms and spinach

Tweaks

  • Add some avocado and a squeeze of lemon juice for extra flavour

Notes

Nutrition information (per serve):

  • Energy (1375kJ)
  • Protein (19.0g)
  • Total fat (21.3g)
  • Saturated fat (4.2g)
  • Carbohydrate (13.0g); Starch (12.0g), Sugars (1.0g), Added sugars (0g), Free sugars (0g)
  • Dietary fibre (3.8g)
  • Sodium (320mg)
  • Calcium (118mg)
  • Iron (3.3mg)

Allergies

Contains: Gluten, Sesame, Soy, Wheat, Eggs, FODMAPs.

Why is this good?

Be Healthier

Eggs contain good quality protein and are a source of healthy fats including omega-3 fats which help in preventing heart disease.

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Better Sports Performance

Eggs are complete source of protein i.e., they have all the essential amino acids (the part of proteins we need from our diets) to help with maintenance and repair of muscles after strenuous exercise to help with a quicker recovery.

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Feel Fuller for Longer

Eggs are filling which means you eat fewer calories overall throughout the day.

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Be Healthier

Spinach can help to prevent type 2 diabetes and heart disease. It is also a good source of iron which is important during pregnancy.

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Healthier Skin

Green leafy Veg such as spinach are great sources of phytonutrients such as lutein, vitamin C and beta barotene which can improve skin health health and appearance.

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More Energy

Spinach is a good source of iron which important to prevent fatigue and reduced work performance.

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Support Immune Function

Consumption of iron-containing foods such as spinach can help to prevent anaemia and reduce susceptibility to infections.

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Be Healthier

Mushrooms are high in phytonutrients (especially Vitamin A, Vitamin D, Glutathione, ergothioneine and Selenium) which help in reducing inflammation and preventing heart disease and certain cancers.

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Healthy Gut

As a good source of fibre, mushrooms help to keep you regular.

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Healthier Skin

Mushrooms are a good source of niacin, which is associated with lower skin cancer risk.

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