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Poached Eggs

Poached Eggs

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Easy and delicious poached eggs. Serve with toast and baked beans.
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Details
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Breakfast
Servings 3 adults
Calories 64
Cuisine International
Taste Savory
Occasion Everyday breakfast
Difficulty Level Beginner
Cooking Method Boiled
Cost $
Diet Diabetic, Gluten-free, Halal, Hindu, Ketogenic, Kosher, Lactose-free, Low Calorie, Low Carb, Low Fat, Low Lactose, Low Salt, Mediterranean, Ovo-Vegetarian, Paleo, Pescetarian, Primal, Vegetarian
Intolerance Egg, Sulfite

Equipment

  • Measuring cup
  • Saucepan or frying pan
  • Stove

Ingredients
 
 

  • 250 ml water
  • pinch of salt optional
  • pepper
  • 10 ml vinegar
  • 3 eggs

Instructions
 

  • Put the water into a saucepan or frying pan, add the salt, pepper, and vinegar. Bring to the boil.
    250 ml water
  • Break the eggs into the boiling, salted water. Simmer gently until the eggs are set (2-3 minutes).
    250 ml water
  • Remove the eggs from the saucepan and serve.

Notes

The vinegar prevents the egg yolk from breaking. Consider serving with toast and baked beans for a complete meal.
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Nutrition per Serving

Calories: 64kcalCarbohydrates: 0.3gProtein: 6gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 164mgSodium: 67mgPotassium: 61mgSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 238IUCalcium: 27mgIron: 1mg

Source

Adapted from 101 Square Meals: Easy Recipes for Everyday Life by the Health Service Executive and Safefood, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Original available here.
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Image from 101 Square Meals by Health Service Executive and Safefood, CC BY 4.0.
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