Tuesday, 23 December 2014

Baked Spinach & Eggs




Ingredients
  • 6 cups firmly packed baby spinach or 1 (10 oz or up to 1 lb) bag fresh baby spinach*
  • 4 eggs (can increase to 6 if you are using more spinach)
  • Salt and freshly Ground Pepper, to taste
  • 1 Tbsp crumbled Feta Cheese for 1-2 eggs (about 2-3 Tbps in total)
  • Baking spray or a little oil for greasing
  • *You may use frozen spinach too.
Procedure
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly spray or grease with a little oil individual ramekins or other small oven safe dishes that can accommodate 1-2 eggs. See photo above. Set aside.
  2. Place the spinach in a deep skillet or a large frying pan. Add a little water (2-3 Tablespoons). Using medium heat, cook the spinach just until wilted, roughly 3-4 minutes. Use either your hand or a spatula to pack in the spinach. Drain the excess water well especially if you are using frozen spinach.
  3. Distribute the spinach evenly among the prepared ramekins or oven-safe dishes.
  4. Crack 1-2 eggs on top of the spinach. Season lightly with salt and pepper - lightly because Feta cheese is pretty salty on its own. Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese on top.
  5. Place the baking dishes or ramekins on a cookie sheet and bake for about 15-18 minutes or until the eggs are set/cooked (whites are set and yolks look firm on the edges) to your liking. I like mine well-done but some like eggs that are a little runny. Whatever you like as long as the eggs are susbtantially cooked inside, it's fine.
  6. Serve with some toasted bread or rice on the side and tomato juice! A healthy breakfast that will keep you going for hours! Enjoy!
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