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Crostini with Spinach, Poached Egg, and Creamy Mustard Sauce

Crostini with Spinach, Poached Egg, and Creamy Mustard Sauce

Low heat is the key to perfect poaching and silken eggs in this one-dish meal of Crostini with Spinach, Poached Egg, and Creamy Mustard Sauce.

Health MAY 2012

  • Yield: Makes 4 servings (serving size: 1 slice bread, 1 egg, 1/2 cup spinach, 1 tbsp sauce)
  • Cook time:8 Minutes
  • Prep time:5 Minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped chives
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 2 teaspoons water
  • 4 (1/2-inch thick) slices crusty whole-grain bread, toasted (1.5 oz per slice)
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 4 large eggs

Preparation

1. Stir together sour cream and next 5 ingredients (through pepper) in a small bowl with water. Place 1 slice toast on each of 4 serving plates and top each with spinach.

2. In a large saucepan, bring 2 inches of water to a simmer; add vinegar. Working one at a time, crack eggs into a cup and gently slip into water. Simmer 2-3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, place a poached egg on top of spinach. Spoon about 1 TBSP sauce over each crostino before serving.

Nutritional Information

Amount per serving
  • Calories: 215
  • Fat: 8.2g
  • Saturated fat: 3g
  • Monounsaturated fat: 2.6g
  • Polyunsaturated fat: 1.8g
  • Protein: 13g
  • Carbohydrate: 22g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 191mg
  • Iron: 2mg
  • Sodium: 490mg
  • Calcium: 104mg
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