Poaching eggs – The short cut

As a spokesperson for America’s egg farmers and the incredible edible egg I blog about eggs every Tuesday. Today I was having a real egg moment. I am not a fan of taking vitamin supplements. I neveer have been. When I hold the egg I think about the fact that this little gift to the world is not only the most fantastic ingredient but is loaded with 13 essential vitamins and minerals! The egg is my one a day! 

I also love the versatility of the egg. Whether I want completely healthful or rich and decadent the egg fits the bill. Whether I want quick and easy or want to spend a day in the kitchen the egg is it. Today I am in a very healthful mood. I am going to make a short cut poached egg breakfast. “How do I poach eggs?” is one of the most common questions I get. I use this short-cut pan poaching method to make a quick, healthy breakfast of poached eggs on whole wheat toast with shredded arugula.(for full instructions on the traditional poaching method check out my blog www.jeffreysaad.com)

Place 1/2 C. of water in a small non-stick skillet. Bring to a boil, turn down to a simmer and crack one or two eggs into the pan (you can also use a large skillet and 2 C. of water to do as many as 6 eggs at a time). COVER the pan and let cook for about 2 minutes. Because you have a minimal amount of water in the pan the eggs are easy to manage. The covered pan speeds up the cooking and the absence of butter and oil give you a moist, tender, healthful egg. Toast your whole wheat bread and set it on a plate. Using a rubber scrapper/spatula gently slide under the egg to make sure it is not stuck. Lift it on an angle against the pan and drain the water off of it. Set it on the toast. Top with chopped spinach or arugula. Head off for a great day knowing you have a nice steady energy source to get your day going. Enjoy.

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