Sunday Brunch: Spinach Baked Eggs

Vegetarian
Health score
22%
Sunday Brunch: Spinach Baked Eggs
35 min.
4
192kcal

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Looking for a delightful dish to elevate your Sunday brunch? Look no further than our Spinach Baked Eggs! This vegetarian recipe brings together the rich flavors of freshly sautéed onions and garlic with the nutrient-packed goodness of spinach, creating a comforting and satisfying meal. Perfectly baked eggs nestled within a creamy spinach base make for a visually stunning presentation that is sure to impress your guests.

Ready in just 35 minutes and each serving clocking in at a modest 192 calories, this dish embodies a balance of flavor and nutrition. The addition of all-purpose flour and milk results in a luscious texture, providing the ideal backdrop for the perfectly runny yolks. Spice it up with a sprinkle of kosher salt and cracked black pepper to make each bite truly memorable.

What's even better? This recipe is versatile enough to be enjoyed any time of the day—whether you’re kicking off your morning, hosting a brunch gathering, or serving it as a flavorful antipasto. Pair the baked eggs with some crusty toast for a delightful dipping experience that will leave you savoring every delicious bite. So gather your friends and family, and treat them to this scrumptious Spinach Baked Eggs dish that is sure to become a weekend favorite!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons butter 
  •  eggs 
  • tablespoon flour all-purpose
  • cups spinach frozen thawed chopped
  • cloves garlic minced
  • servings kosher salt black
  • 0.5 cups milk 
  •  onion finely chopped

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • ramekin
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Melt butter in a skillet, add chopped onion, and cook until transparent, about 4 minutes.
  2. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 3 minutes.
  3. Add chopped spinach and cook until most of the water that remained in the spinach has evaporated, about 7 minutes.
  4. Sprinkle flour over spinach mixture and stir until well combined.
  5. Add 1/2 cup milk and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer and allow milk to thicken. If you’re looking for a looser baked egg, add more milk. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Bring a kettle to a boil.
  6. Divide spinach mixture between 4 ramekins, and crack 1 egg on top of each.
  7. Place ramekins in high-rimed baking sheet and pour boiling water in baking dish until it reaches halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
  8. Bake at 350°F until white is set but yolk remains runny, about 23 minutes.
  9. Serve with lots of toast for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Calories192kcal
Protein23.14%
Fat51.8%
Carbs25.06%

Properties

Glycemic Index
55
Glycemic Load
3.32
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
26.006086888521%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
1.38mg
Kaempferol
0.18mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
5.61mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:192.23kcal
9.61%
Fat:11.58g
17.81%
Saturated Fat:5.61g
35.06%
Carbohydrates:12.6g
4.2%
Net Carbohydrates:8.6g
3.13%
Sugar:3.59g
3.98%
Cholesterol:182.39mg
60.8%
Sodium:400.88mg
17.43%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:11.64g
23.27%
Vitamin K:436.1µg
415.33%
Vitamin A:14182.04IU
283.64%
Folate:202.67µg
50.67%
Manganese:0.92mg
46.19%
Selenium:22.8µg
32.57%
Vitamin B2:0.54mg
31.48%
Vitamin E:4.04mg
26.94%
Magnesium:100.79mg
25.2%
Calcium:224.49mg
22.45%
Phosphorus:191.26mg
19.13%
Iron:3.24mg
18.01%
Vitamin B6:0.35mg
17.41%
Potassium:563.19mg
16.09%
Fiber:3.99g
15.97%
Vitamin B1:0.19mg
12.67%
Copper:0.22mg
11.06%
Vitamin C:8.94mg
10.83%
Vitamin B5:0.97mg
9.65%
Zinc:1.45mg
9.63%
Vitamin B12:0.57µg
9.47%
Vitamin D:1.22µg
8.1%
Vitamin B3:0.93mg
4.62%