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Poached Eggs

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Poached Eggs

Recipes and photos are AI created and editorially reviewed. Nutrition figures are estimates.

Soft poached eggs with runny yolks.

Cuisine
British
Serves
1
Prep
1 min
Cook
4 min
Total
5 min
Difficulty
Easy

Gluten-freeDairy-freeNut-freeVegetarian

Equipment: Saucepan; slotted spoon

Ingredients

  • 2 very fresh eggs

Optional extras

  • Salt and pepper
  • Smoked salmon
  • Wilted spinach
  • Avocado

Method

  1. Bring a pan of water to a gentle simmer. Crack each egg into a cup and slide it in.
  2. Poach for 3 minutes, then lift out with a slotted spoon.

Swaps and tips

The fresher the egg, the neater it holds together.

Nutrition estimated, per serving

ProteinCarbsFibreFatCalories
13 g1 g0 g10 g150 kcal

Values are estimates based on typical UK food composition data and will vary with brands and portion sizes.

Recipes are AI created and editorially reviewed; kitchen testing is ongoing.

Recipe from healthshelf.org

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