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Classic poached eggs
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Classic poached eggs

4 ingredients 4 steps 2 food_guide_canada
Classic poached eggs
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

87
Calories
6g
Protein
5g
Fat
2g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 3 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Vinegar 1 tbsp (15ml) distilled 3

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • 15 mL (1 tbsp) white vinegar
  • 1 whole grain English muffin, split and toasted
  • Pinch of ground pepper

Directions

1

Bring a saucepan of water just to the boil. If it starts to boil, reduce heat to simmer.

2

In a small bowl, crack an egg. Stir vinegar into boiling water.

3

Lower the bowl close to the water's surface and gently slip egg into the water. Repeat with remaining egg. Let eggs cook for about 3 minutes or until whites are set and yolks are soft. Leave in longer for a firmer poached egg. Using a slotted spoon, remove eggs, one at a time.

4

Place one egg on each muffin half and sprinkle with pepper to serve.

By Health Canada · Recipe sourced from food_guide_canada

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