Poached Eggs Florentine

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1/3 cup 2% low-fat milk
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons gruyere cheese, grated
• 1 dash kosher salt, to taste
• 1 dash black pepper, to taste
• 1 dash nutmeg (optional)
• 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 green onions, chopped or 1/4 cup thinly sliced leek
• 2 cups fresh baby spinach
• 1/4 teaspoon dill weed
• 1 dash kosher salt, to taste
• 1 dash black pepper, to taste
• 1 teaspoon vinegar
• 2 eggs or 1 cup egg beaters egg substitute
• 2 slices whole wheat bread, toasted
• 1 dash paprika, garnish

Recipe

• 1 cheese sauce: mix the cornstarch to a paste with about a 1/4 cup of the milk. pour the remaining milk and butter into a nonstick saucepan and bring to a boil. reduce to simmer.
• 2 stir the boiling milk into the cornstarch mixture, then pour back into the pan. bring to a boil, stirring. once it has thickened, simmer for 2 minutes.
• 3 remove from the heat, stir in the gruyère cheese, salt, pepper, and optional nutmeg. cover the surface of the sauce with parchment paper to prevent a skin from forming and set aside in a warm place.
• 4 spinach: heat the oil in a large saucepan. add the green onion (or leeks) and saute' for about 3 minutes, until they begin to soften.
• 5 add the spinach and stir over medium heat for 2–3 minutes until the spinach has wilted and the leeks are tender.
• 6 drain the vegetables in a sieve or fine mesh strainer, pressing down with the back of a spoon to remove any excess moisture. return to the pan and season with dill, salt, and pepper. cover and keep warm.
• 7 eggs: half-fill a medium sized frying pan with water and bring to a simmer. add the vinegar. break in the eggs, and cook gently for 3–4 minutes, spooning the hot water over the yolks. lift out the eggs with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towel.
• 8 preheat the broiler. place the whole wheat toast slices onto a parchment lined baking sheet. spread the leek and spinach mixture evenly over each toast. make a hollow in each spinach mixture using the back of a spoon and place a poached egg in each hollow.
• 9 spoon the cheese sauce over the eggs. lightly dust with paprika, then place the dish under the broiler. broil until just lightly browned.