Toast with Poached Egg
Elevate your breakfast routine with this simple yet elegant recipe for Toast with Poached Egg. A perfectly poached egg, boasting a silky, runny yolk, takes center stage atop a slice of warm, golden-brown toast spread with creamy butter. The trick lies in creating a gentle whirlpool with simmering water and vinegar, ensuring the egg whites wrap beautifully around the yolk for flawless results every time. Finished with a sprinkle of salt and cracked black pepper for added flavor, this dish is a quick and satisfying way to start your day. Ideal for a solo breakfast or a light snack, it’s ready in under 15 minutes and perfect for those seeking easy yet gourmet-inspired meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 piece large egg
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- 1 slice bread slice
- 1 teaspoon butter
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
Instructions
Fill a medium-sized saucepan with about 3 inches of water and add the vinegar. Bring the water to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
Crack the egg into a small cup or saucer. This allows you to gently slide the egg into the water, keeping it intact.
Once the water reaches a simmer, create a gentle whirlpool by stirring the water with a spoon. This helps the egg white wrap around the yolk.
Carefully slide the egg from the cup into the center of the whirlpool. Let it poach in the barely simmering water for about 3-4 minutes until the whites are set and the yolk is still slightly runny.
While the egg is poaching, toast the bread slice in a toaster until golden brown.
Once the toast is done, remove it from the toaster and spread the butter evenly over the top.
Using a slotted spoon, carefully remove the poached egg from the water and dab the bottom of the spoon on a towel to remove excess water.
Place the poached egg on top of the buttered toast. Season with a pinch of salt and black pepper.
Serve immediately while the egg is warm and the yolk is still soft and slightly runny.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
190 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 9.6 g | 12% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.9 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 197 mg | 66% | |
| Sodium | 383 mg | 17% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.8 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.4 g | ||
| Protein | 8.4 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 69 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 121 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
