Eggs Florentine Recipe

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Eggs Florentine
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  1. In a large saucepan, melt margarine. Stir in flour and 1/4 teaspoon salt until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat.
  2. Stir a small amount of sauce into egg yolk; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in lemon juice and peel. Set aside and keep warm.
  3. Place spinach in a steamer basket. Sprinkle with pepper and remaining salt. Place in a saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 3-4 minutes or until wilted and tender.
  4. Meanwhile, in a skillet or omelet pan with high sides, bring 2 to 3 in. water to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer gently. Break cold eggs, one at a time, into a custard cup or saucer. Holding the dish close to the surface of the simmering water, slip the eggs, one at a time, into the water. Cook, uncovered, for 3-5 minutes or until whites are completely set and yolks begin to thicken. Lift out of the water with a slotted spoon.
  5. Place spinach on each muffin half; top with an egg. Spoon 3 tablespoons sauce over each egg. Sprinkle with paprika. Serve immediately. Yield: 4 servings.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 287.48 Kcal (1204 kJ)
Calories from fat 109.89 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.21g 19%
Cholesterol 204.6mg 68%
Sodium 555.18mg 23%
Potassium 594.07mg 13%
Total Carbs 34.2g 11%
Sugars 16.88g 68%
Dietary Fiber 2.5g 10%
Protein 13.09g 26%
Vitamin C 17.6mg 29%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 3.6mg 20%
Calcium 204.4mg 20%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 147.44 Kcal (617 kJ)
Calories from fat 56.36 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.26g 19%
Cholesterol 104.94mg 68%
Sodium 284.74mg 23%
Potassium 304.69mg 13%
Total Carbs 17.54g 11%
Sugars 8.66g 68%
Dietary Fiber 1.28g 10%
Protein 6.71g 26%
Vitamin C 9mg 29%
Iron 1.8mg 20%
Calcium 104.8mg 20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.3
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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