Poached Eggs Florentine Recipe

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Poached Eggs Florentine
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  1. CHEESE SAUCE: Mix the cornstarch to a paste with about a 1/4 cup of the milk. Pour the remaining milk and butter into a nonstick saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce to simmer.
  2. Stir the boiling milk into the cornstarch mixture, then pour back into the pan. Bring to a boil, stirring. Once it has thickened, simmer for 2 minutes.
  3. Remove from the heat, stir in the Gruyère cheese, salt, pepper, and optional nutmeg. Cover the surface of the sauce with parchment paper to prevent a skin from forming and set aside in a warm place.
  4. SPINACH: Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Add the green onion (or leeks) and saute' for about 3 minutes, until they begin to soften.
  5. Add the spinach and stir over medium heat for 2–3 minutes until the spinach has wilted and the leeks are tender.
  6. Drain the vegetables in a sieve or fine mesh strainer, pressing down with the back of a spoon to remove any excess moisture. Return to the pan and season with dill, salt, and pepper. Cover and keep warm.
  7. EGGS: half-fill a medium sized frying pan with water and bring to a simmer. Add the vinegar. Break in the eggs, and cook gently for 3–4 minutes, spooning the hot water over the yolks. Lift out the eggs with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towel.
  8. Preheat the broiler. Place the whole wheat toast slices onto a parchment lined baking sheet. Spread the leek and spinach mixture evenly over each toast. Make a hollow in each spinach mixture using the back of a spoon and place a poached egg in each hollow.
  9. Spoon the cheese sauce over the eggs. Lightly dust with paprika, then place the dish under the broiler. Broil until just lightly browned.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 503.62 Kcal (2109 kJ)
Calories from fat 315.73 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 35.08g 54%
Cholesterol 506.87mg 169%
Sodium 537.5mg 22%
Potassium 487.87mg 10%
Total Carbs 21.02g 7%
Sugars 3.95g 16%
Dietary Fiber 2.1g 8%
Protein 27.38g 55%
Vitamin C 9.6mg 16%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 4.4mg 25%
Calcium 402.3mg 40%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 187.61 Kcal (785 kJ)
Calories from fat 117.61 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.07g 54%
Cholesterol 188.82mg 169%
Sodium 200.23mg 22%
Potassium 181.74mg 10%
Total Carbs 7.83g 7%
Sugars 1.47g 16%
Dietary Fiber 0.78g 8%
Protein 10.2g 55%
Vitamin C 3.6mg 16%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 1.6mg 25%
Calcium 149.9mg 40%

* 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

  • 12.6
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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