Poached Eggs on a Bed of Steamed Greens and Quinoa
Elevate your breakfast with this nutritious and satisfying dish featuring perfectly poached eggs atop a bed of steamed greens and fluffy quinoa. It's a harmonious blend of protein, fiber, and essential nutrients to kickstart your day!
Equipment
- Fine-mesh sieve
- Medium saucepan with lid
- Steamer pot with basket
- Large, deep skillet
- Slotted spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Quinoa, uncooked
- 1 cup Water
- 4 cups Fresh mixed greens (spinach, kale, and Swiss chard)
- 4 Large eggs
- 1 tablespoon White vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon Sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- Optional garnishes: chopped chives, red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water in a fine-mesh sieve. In a medium saucepan, bring 1 cup of water to a boil. Add the quinoa, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until all water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
- While the quinoa is cooking, prepare a steamer pot with water and bring to a boil. Place the mixed greens in the steamer basket, cover, and steam for 2-3 minutes until just wilted yet vibrant green. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Fill a large, deep skillet with 2-3 inches of water. Add the white vinegar and bring to a gentle simmer. Crack each egg into a small cup. Gently slide the eggs, one at a time, into the simmering water. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes for soft poached eggs, or until desired doneness. Remove eggs with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel.
- Divide the fluffy quinoa between two plates, creating a bed on each. Top with the steamed greens. Carefully place two poached eggs on top of the greens on each plate. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt, freshly ground black pepper, and optional garnishes.
Notes
To keep the poached eggs warm while assembling the plates, you can place them in a bowl of warm water.
Feel free to customize the dish with your favorite greens or garnishes like fresh herbs or a sprinkle of feta cheese.
For an extra kick, a dash of hot sauce complements the eggs and greens beautifully.