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Baked Eggs Florentine

Delicious Baked Eggs Florentine for a Wholesome Brunch

This Baked Eggs Florentine is a nutritious and simple dish perfect for brunch, combining creamy spinach and protein-rich eggs for a delightful meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Spinach Mixture
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or avocado oil as a substitute
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic sauté until golden
  • 4 cups Raw Baby Spinach or kale or Swiss chard
  • 1 cup Plant-Based Cream coconut cream can be used
For the Eggs
  • 8 large Eggs substitutes can be used for vegan option
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
  • 2 teaspoons Fresh Thyme or dried thyme
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Panko Bread Crumbs or crushed gluten-free crackers
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley or chives or cilantro for garnish

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • ramekins
  • Oven

Method
 

Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease ramekins with olive oil.
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and minced garlic. Sauté until golden and fragrant.
  3. Add raw baby spinach and cook for 2-3 minutes until wilted; season with salt and black pepper.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in plant-based cream until the spinach is evenly coated.
  5. Distribute the spinach mixture evenly in prepared ramekins and create small indents for the eggs.
  6. Crack two eggs into each ramekin and season with fresh thyme, salt, and black pepper.
  7. Bake for 8-10 minutes until egg whites are set and yolks are runny.
  8. Sprinkle panko bread crumbs on top of the eggs and bake for an additional 8-10 minutes until golden.
  9. Remove from oven and garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 14gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 375mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2700IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Ensure spinach is dried well after washing and monitor baking time for desired yolk consistency.

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