Eggs Florentine

Vegetarian
Health score
23%
Eggs Florentine
45 min.
4
433kcal
43.85%sweetness
100%saltiness
26.73%sourness
19.27%bitterness
56.38%savoriness
92.87%fattiness
100%spiciness

Suggestions

Eggs Florentine is a classic dish that's perfect for a hearty breakfast or brunch. This recipe puts a delicious twist on the traditional dish by adding a creamy hollandaise sauce, making it even more indulgent and flavorful. The combination of poached eggs, spinach, and English muffins creates a delightful blend of textures and flavors that will leave you wanting more. This recipe is also a great option if you're looking for a vegetarian meal that's both satisfying and nutritious. The eggs provide a good source of protein, while the spinach adds a boost of vitamins and minerals. Plus, with a prep time of only 45 minutes, it's a relatively quick and easy dish to prepare. Whether you're cooking for yourself or impressing guests, this Eggs Florentine recipe is sure to be a hit! It's a delicious and elegant dish that's perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup butter melted
  • servings ground pepper 
  • 11  eggs 
  •  muffins english toasted
  • servings kosher salt to taste
  • Tablespoons juice of lemon 
  • 10 ounces pkt spinach 
  • Tablespoons water hot

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • whisk
  • double boiler

Directions

  1. Saute spinach in a saute pan
  2. Poach 8 eggs and toast muffins. Top each muffin with spinach, then a poached egg.To make the hollandaise sauce, melt the butter and keep it warm, but not hot.
  3. Heat the lemon juice until just warmed. Have small saucepan with boiling water and a measuring tablespoon ready.
  4. Place the top of a double boiler over hot water.
  5. Place 3 egg yolks in the top of a double boiler and whisk until they begin to thicken. Now add 1 tablespoon of the boiling water. Continue to beat the sauce until it begins to thicken. Repeat with the remaining water, one tablespoon at a time, beating the mixture after each addition.Now add the warmed lemon juice.
  6. Remove the double boiler from the heat. Beat the sauce briskly with a wire whisk. Continue to beat the mixture as you slowly pour in the melted butter.
  7. Add the salt and cayenne and beat the sauce until it is thick.
  8. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories433kcal
Protein20.25%
Fat50.99%
Carbs28.76%

Properties

Glycemic Index
47.25
Glycemic Load
19.03
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
31.366086956522%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.37mg
Hesperetin
1.09mg
Naringenin
0.1mg
Luteolin
0.52mg
Kaempferol
4.52mg
Myricetin
0.25mg
Quercetin
2.84mg

Taste

Sweetness:
43.85%
Saltiness:
100%
Sourness:
26.73%
Bitterness:
19.27%
Savoriness:
56.38%
Fattiness:
92.87%
Spiciness:
100%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:433.02kcal
21.65%
Fat:24.68g
37.97%
Saturated Fat:11.34g
70.88%
Carbohydrates:31.32g
10.44%
Net Carbohydrates:27.66g
10.06%
Sugar:1.15g
1.28%
Cholesterol:480.62mg
160.21%
Sodium:778.73mg
33.86%
Protein:22.05g
44.1%
Vitamin K:345.28µg
328.84%
Vitamin A:8486.43IU
169.73%
Folate:219.5µg
54.88%
Selenium:38.18µg
54.55%
Vitamin B2:0.8mg
47%
Manganese:0.91mg
45.73%
Phosphorus:359.98mg
36%
Vitamin C:24.4mg
29.58%
Iron:4.71mg
26.18%
Vitamin E:3.65mg
24.31%
Vitamin B5:2.18mg
21.81%
Magnesium:86.41mg
21.6%
Vitamin B6:0.42mg
21.06%
Potassium:688.58mg
19.67%
Vitamin B12:1.12µg
18.73%
Calcium:174.95mg
17.5%
Vitamin D:2.42µg
16.13%
Zinc:2.4mg
16.02%
Fiber:3.66g
14.66%
Vitamin B1:0.22mg
14.39%
Copper:0.26mg
13.2%
Vitamin B3:1.68mg
8.42%