Crostini with Spinach, Poached Egg, and Creamy Mustard Sauce

Vegetarian
Health score
9%
Crostini with Spinach, Poached Egg, and Creamy Mustard Sauce
13 min.
4
213kcal

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Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our Crostini with Spinach, Poached Egg, and Creamy Mustard Sauce. This vegetarian dish is not only a feast for the eyes but also a celebration of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfectly suited for any occasion, whether as an antipasti, starter, snack, or appetizer, this recipe is sure to impress your guests.

In just 13 minutes, you can create a plate of vibrant crostini topped with fresh baby spinach and a perfectly poached egg, all drizzled with a creamy mustard sauce that adds a zesty kick. The combination of textures—from the crunchy whole-grain bread to the silky egg yolk—creates a harmonious balance that is both satisfying and nutritious. With only 213 calories per serving, you can enjoy this dish guilt-free, making it an ideal choice for health-conscious food lovers.

Whether you're hosting a brunch, a casual gathering, or simply treating yourself to a gourmet snack, this recipe is a must-try. The bright flavors of fresh chives and lemon juice elevate the dish, while the rich sour cream and Dijon mustard sauce brings everything together in a delightful way. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this quick and easy yet elegant dish that showcases the beauty of simple, wholesome ingredients!

Ingredients

  • cups baby spinach 
  • tablespoon chives finely chopped
  • oz crusty whole-grain bread toasted per slice) (1/)
  • tablespoon dijon mustard 
  • large eggs 
  • 0.3 teaspoon kosher salt 
  • teaspoon juice of lemon fresh
  • 0.3 cup cup heavy whipping cream sour reduced-fat
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper freshly ground
  • teaspoons water 
  • teaspoon vinegar white

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • slotted spoon

Directions

  1. Stir together sour cream and next 5 ingredients (through pepper) in a small bowl with water.
  2. Place 1 slice toast on each of 4 serving plates and top each with spinach.
  3. 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.

Nutrition Facts

Calories213kcal
Protein22.56%
Fat31.68%
Carbs45.76%

Properties

Glycemic Index
67.88
Glycemic Load
17.12
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
16.612608930339%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.06mg
Hesperetin
0.18mg
Naringenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.11mg
Isorhamnetin
0.05mg
Kaempferol
1.03mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
0.64mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:213.49kcal
10.67%
Fat:7.51g
11.55%
Saturated Fat:2.76g
17.26%
Carbohydrates:24.39g
8.13%
Net Carbohydrates:22.91g
8.33%
Sugar:2.34g
2.6%
Cholesterol:191.03mg
63.68%
Sodium:537.58mg
23.37%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:12.03g
24.05%
Vitamin K:74.83µg
71.26%
Selenium:29.4µg
42%
Vitamin A:1759.77IU
35.2%
Vitamin B2:0.46mg
27.03%
Folate:107.81µg
26.95%
Vitamin B1:0.35mg
23.17%
Manganese:0.41mg
20.35%
Iron:3.04mg
16.89%
Phosphorus:166.04mg
16.6%
Vitamin B3:2.23mg
11.17%
Vitamin B5:0.94mg
9.35%
Calcium:89.15mg
8.92%
Magnesium:35.34mg
8.84%
Zinc:1.27mg
8.46%
Vitamin B12:0.51µg
8.42%
Vitamin B6:0.17mg
8.36%
Potassium:243.78mg
6.97%
Vitamin D:1.03µg
6.86%
Vitamin E:0.98mg
6.53%
Copper:0.13mg
6.44%
Vitamin C:5.28mg
6.4%
Fiber:1.48g
5.92%
Source:My Recipes