Arugula Pizza with Poached Eggs

Health score
4%
Arugula Pizza with Poached Eggs
20 min.
6
295kcal

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If you're looking to impress your family and friends with a dish that's both delicious and stunningly beautiful, look no further than Arugula Pizza with Poached Eggs. This delightful recipe combines the peppery flavor of arugula with the creamy richness of part-skim ricotta cheese, all topped with perfectly poached eggs that add a beautiful touch to this gourmet-style pizza. Best of all, it comes together in just 20 minutes, making it a fantastic choice for a quick lunch or an elegant dinner.

The secret to this pizza's incredible flavor lies in the fresh ingredients. The bright lemon juice and zest bring a zesty kick, while the Romano cheese adds a depth of savory goodness. The crispy pizza crust serves as a stunning base for these mouthwatering toppings. With only 295 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free! Whether you enjoy it as a main course or a unique appetizer, this pizza is sure to be a hit.

So, gather your ingredients and get ready to elevate your pizza night. With its combination of fresh elements and easy preparation, Arugula Pizza with Poached Eggs is destined to become a favorite in your home. Join me in creating this delectable dish that elegantly balances health and deliciousness!

Ingredients

  • ounce baby arugula 
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • large eggs 
  • tablespoon juice of lemon fresh
  • 0.5 teaspoon lemon rind fresh grated
  • teaspoons olive oil extra-virgin
  • 0.5 cup part-skim ricotta cheese 
  • 11 ounce pizza crust dough refrigerated thin (such as Pillsbury Pizza Crust)
  • ounces romano cheese fresh divided shaved
  • 0.1 teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoon vinegar white

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • slotted spoon

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 45
  2. Unroll pizza dough on a baking sheet lightly coated with cooking spray; place in preheating oven.
  3. Bake as oven heats for 7 minutes.
  4. Combine the ricotta and 1/4 cup Romano.
  5. Remove pan from oven. Quickly spread cheese mixture over dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges. Return pan to oven, and bake for 5 minutes.
  6. While pizza bakes, add water to a large skillet, filling two-thirds full; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer.
  7. Add vinegar. Break each egg into a custard cup, and pour gently into pan. Cook 3 minutes or until desired degree of doneness. Carefully remove eggs from pan using a slotted spoon.
  8. Combine arugula, remaining 1/4 cup Romano cheese, and the next 4 ingredients (through salt) in a large bowl; toss well. Top pizza with arugula mixture and eggs; sprinkle with pepper.
  9. Cut into 6 pieces.

Nutrition Facts

Calories295kcal
Protein21.99%
Fat40.64%
Carbs37.37%

Properties

Glycemic Index
23.5
Glycemic Load
0.26
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
10.811739151892%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.12mg
Hesperetin
0.36mg
Naringenin
0.03mg
Isorhamnetin
1.02mg
Kaempferol
8.24mg
Quercetin
1.88mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:295.24kcal
14.76%
Fat:13.38g
20.58%
Saturated Fat:4.99g
31.2%
Carbohydrates:27.67g
9.22%
Net Carbohydrates:26.47g
9.63%
Sugar:4.1g
4.55%
Cholesterol:202.23mg
67.41%
Sodium:640.99mg
27.87%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:16.29g
32.58%
Selenium:20.26µg
28.95%
Vitamin K:28µg
26.66%
Calcium:223.52mg
22.35%
Phosphorus:221.38mg
22.14%
Vitamin A:949.88IU
19%
Vitamin B2:0.32mg
18.98%
Iron:2.81mg
15.64%
Folate:50.3µg
12.57%
Vitamin B12:0.61µg
10.18%
Vitamin B5:0.96mg
9.65%
Zinc:1.28mg
8.53%
Vitamin D:1.07µg
7.12%
Vitamin E:1.05mg
7.01%
Magnesium:24.42mg
6.11%
Vitamin B6:0.12mg
5.8%
Vitamin C:4.73mg
5.73%
Potassium:194.17mg
5.55%
Manganese:0.11mg
5.32%
Fiber:1.2g
4.82%
Copper:0.07mg
3.28%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.6%
Source:My Recipes