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Eggs Florentine

Eggs Florentine: Elevate Your Breakfast with a Creamy Twist

Discover the elegance of Eggs Florentine, a delicious and nutritious breakfast featuring poached eggs, sautéed spinach, and creamy hollandaise sauce.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 plates
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Sautéed Spinach
  • 1 tablespoon Butter Can use dairy-free butter
  • 4 cups Fresh Spinach Can swap with kale or Swiss chard
Poached Eggs
  • 2 large Eggs Use the freshest eggs
  • 1 tablespoon White Vinegar Helps coagulate egg whites
For Serving
  • 2 halves English Muffins Any toasted bread can be used
  • 1 cup Hollandaise Sauce Can make a vegan version

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • medium pot
  • slotted spoon
  • toaster

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, add fresh spinach, and sauté for 2-3 minutes until wilted.
  2. In a medium pot, bring water to a gentle simmer and add white vinegar.
  3. Crack each egg into a bowl, gently slide into simmering water, and poach for 3-4 minutes.
  4. Toast English muffins until golden brown.
  5. Remove poached eggs and place them on the toasted muffins, topping with sautéed spinach.
  6. Drizzle with hollandaise sauce and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Eggs Florentine is perfect for both a quiet breakfast and entertaining guests. Use fresh ingredients for the best outcome.

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