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Greens, Eggs, No Ham

The Washington Post, July 11, 2007
  • Course: Main Course
  • Features: Fast, Healthy

Summary:

With a quick flip of the skillet, you finish cooking the eggs, melt the cheese and wilt the greens, all at once. In place of tender greens, you can use cooked vegetables, such as asparagus or broccoli; the eggs and hot pan will warm them.

1 serving

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups lightly packed tender greens, such as arugula, baby spinach or watercress
  • 1 to 2 tablespoon grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
  • Salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup minced mild onion, shallots or scallions
  • 2 eggs

Directions:

Have ready a heatproof plate. Place the greens in the middle of the plate and sprinkle them with the cheese and salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.

Heat a small skillet over medium heat and add the butter and onion, shallots or scallions. Cook for 3 or 4 minutes or until the vegetable softens. Break the eggs into the skillet and cook them sunny side up until done to your liking. Place the hot eggs and vegetable on top of the greens, then quickly invert the skillet over the eggs and let stand a couple of minutes to wilt the greens and firm the tops of the eggs.

Recipe Source:

Adapted from Kathryn Banakis.

Tested by Joe Yonan for The Washington Post.
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(Julia Ewan)
Nutrition Facts
Information per serving
Calories: 267
% Daily Values*
Total Fat: 19g 29
Saturated Fat: 9g 45
Cholesterol: 448mg 149
Sodium: 545mg23
Total Carbohydrates: 7g 2
Dietary Fiber: 2g 8
Sugar: n/a
Protein: 17g
*Percent Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Total Fat: Less than65g
Saturated Fat: Less than20g
Cholesterol: Less than300mg
Sodium:Less than2,400mg
Total Carbohydrates: 300g
Dietary Fiber: 25g

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