Spinach baked eggs with parmesan & tomato toasts

Spinach baked eggs with parmesan & tomato toasts

Make these as a simple starter or as a tasty brunch - a great combination of flavours

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 15 mins

Cook time

Cook 20 mins

Vegetarian

Vegetarian

Method

  1. Heat oven to 190C/fan 170C/gas 5. Wash the spinach and trim off any thick stalks. Put into a large pan, then cook, covered, until the spinach is wilted, about 2-3 mins. Drain well, pressing out all excess water, then return to the pan with about a quarter of the butter, stirring until the spinach is glistening.
  2. Heat grill to high. Divide the spinach between 4 buttered ramekins, then break an egg into each. Season with salt and pepper, then top with a slice of butter. Bake for 10-12 mins, until the eggs are just set. Meanwhile, grill the bread on one side until crisp, then spread the untoasted side with the remaining butter and grill again until crisp. Serve the eggs with the toast on the side.
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More ways to use...

Basil, parmesan & tomato butter: Great topping for jacket potatoes. Make the toasts as above, then top with prosciutto and slices of avocado. Stir into cooked green beans or courgettes just before serving.

Per serving

494 kcalories, protein 20g, carbohydrate 31g, fat 33 g, saturated fat 18g, fibre 4g, sugar 4g, salt 2.23 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, July 2007.

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  • 01 November 2007

    Philippa rated this recipe

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  • 19 January 2008

    Joanne rated and commented on this recipe

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    I cooked these as a starter and they were delicious and very easy to make. I made the herb butter to go with them which again was very easy. These would make lovely brunch. Will make again.

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  • 21 January 2008

    Gander rated and commented on this recipe

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    Had these for brunch, were delicious! Made the butter from Lurpac, dried basil, grated hard cheese, tomato puree & seasoning as these are what I had in the kitchen at the time. Cooked in a coffee cup as I didn't have a ramekin. Will definitely have again!

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  • 27 March 2008

    Belkey rated this recipe

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  • 28 March 2008

    Fruitspangle rated and commented on this recipe

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    I've made these a few times - they always go down well!Although I think that using baby spinach leaves improves the dish. I've also tried adding a few pieces of smoked streaky bacon to the spinach and wilting the leaves in a little of the bacon fat. Instead of the butter topping try pouring a little single cream to cover the eggs, then sprinkling with parmesan and paprika.

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  • 21 May 2008

    Philippa commented on this recipe

    Make this all the time and it always goes down a storm as a brunch or a starter. I've started using frozen spinach, I really don't think you notice the difference and it cuts the cost and the effort a lot!

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  • 17 August 2008

    Ross rated and commented on this recipe

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    I make this quite a lot and always find it goes down so well. It's healthy-ish (depending on how much butter you use!) and is very tasty. My girlfriend loves it and always tells her friends about it.

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  • 23 October 2008

    Girl Flower rated and commented on this recipe

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    I made this recently and it was simple and yummy. I added chopped ham to the mix which gave it more substance and also I hadnt prepared the butter so used what I could from store cupboard supplies. I wil be making this again and do the butter properly!

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  • 27 November 2010

    Jim McCrone commented on this recipe

    This looks a good one, but I haven't tried it yet . Where can I get the butter - or should I make it ? Cheers Jim

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  • 07 December 2010

    freda commented on this recipe

    How do I make the Basil, Parmesan and tomato butter

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  • 15 May 2011

    appetite rated and commented on this recipe

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    i don't eat eggs but i made this for my family, who loved it.

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  • 23 August 2011

    Sarzi1973 rated and commented on this recipe

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    I fried off a chopped up chestnut mushroom and a small clove of garlic before adding the spinach to the pan. Very yummy, will definitely make again!

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  • 22 January 2012

    Lodainn rated and commented on this recipe

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    fantastic! first time trying baked eggs - will do this again

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  • 11 February 2012

    kate rated and commented on this recipe

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    Do not be tempted to mess about with this recipe!! It is absolutely delicious. In my book if its not broken don't try to fix it. We had this as part of a Sunday Brunch - wonderful - will definitely do again!

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 15 mins

Cook time

Cook 20 mins

Vegetarian

Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 400g fresh spinach
  • 100g Basil, parmesan (or vegetarian alternative) & tomato butter
  • 4 eggs
  • 8-12 slices French stick
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Per serving

494 kcalories, protein 20g, carbohydrate 31g, fat 33 g, saturated fat 18g, fibre 4g, sugar 4g, salt 2.23 g

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