Beet Greens and Poached Eggs

Gluten Free
Health score
15%
Beet Greens and Poached Eggs
45 min.
2
186kcal

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This recipe for beet greens and poached eggs is a delicious and nutritious way to start your day. It's a gluten-free dish that's perfect for a morning meal, brunch, or breakfast. With a runny yolk, the poached egg adds a creamy texture to the dish, while the beet greens provide a healthy dose of vitamins and minerals. The addition of coconut oil and Parmesan cheese brings a depth of flavor to the dish, making it a tasty and satisfying option.

Beet greens are an excellent source of vitamins K, A, and C, as well as a good source of manganese, calcium, and iron. They also contain beneficial plant compounds that offer anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. This dish is not only tasty but also provides a good balance of macronutrients, with 21.35% protein, 61.46% fat, and 17.19% carbohydrates.

The preparation of this dish is simple and straightforward. By following the easy steps, you'll be able to create a restaurant-worthy meal in the comfort of your own home. The combination of flavors and textures makes this recipe a delightful choice for a healthy and flavorful breakfast or brunch option.

Ingredients

  • large eggs 
  • tablespoon vinegar 
  • servings water 
  • tablespoon coconut oil 
  • 0.5 cup leek thinly sliced
  • cups bunchs of kale with baby beets finely sliced chopped
  • cloves garlic minced
  • 0.3  juice of lemon juiced
  • tablespoons parmesan shredded

Equipment

  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Heat a small skillet over medium low heat with 2 of water until small bubble start to rise.
  2. Add a pinch of salt and vinegar. Gently crack eggs into the water, slowly sliding them into the water. Cover and allow to simmer for 8 10 minutes until white is set and yolks are still runny. For this dish you want a runny yolk.
  3. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat with coconut oil.
  4. Add leeks and sliced beets. Cook for 5 8 minutes until beets and leeks are tender.
  5. Add garlic and chopped baby beet greens. Cook for two minutes stirring often, then remove from heat and continue to stir until beet greens lightly wilt.
  6. Add a splash of lemon juice.
  7. Split greens among two plates and top each plate with a poached egg and a tablespoon of Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Calories186kcal
Protein21.35%
Fat61.46%
Carbs17.19%

Properties

Glycemic Index
80.5
Glycemic Load
1.22
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
22.2%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.18mg
Hesperetin
0.54mg
Naringenin
0.05mg
Kaempferol
0.6mg
Myricetin
0.1mg
Quercetin
0.09mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:186.44kcal
9.32%
Fat:13.17g
20.27%
Saturated Fat:8.19g
51.18%
Carbohydrates:8.29g
2.76%
Net Carbohydrates:5g
1.82%
Sugar:1.6g
1.78%
Cholesterol:189.4mg
63.13%
Sodium:339.85mg
14.78%
Protein:10.3g
20.59%
Vitamin K:314.79µg
299.8%
Vitamin A:5488.21IU
109.76%
Vitamin C:27.86mg
33.77%
Selenium:17.85µg
25.5%
Vitamin B2:0.42mg
24.87%
Manganese:0.47mg
23.71%
Calcium:202.55mg
20.26%
Potassium:708.82mg
20.25%
Iron:3.4mg
18.87%
Phosphorus:177.86mg
17.79%
Magnesium:71.05mg
17.76%
Fiber:3.29g
13.15%
Vitamin B6:0.26mg
13.04%
Copper:0.26mg
12.87%
Vitamin E:1.9mg
12.64%
Folate:50.33µg
12.58%
Vitamin B5:1.03mg
10.33%
Vitamin B12:0.51µg
8.42%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
7.88%
Zinc:1.16mg
7.74%
Vitamin D:1.02µg
6.83%
Vitamin B3:0.47mg
2.34%