Eggs Florentine is a classic breakfast dish that is simple to make and can be easily customized to your liking. This dish is perfect for a leisurely weekend breakfast or brunch. Eggs Florentine can be made ahead of time and reheated, making it a great option for a busy morning. This dish is also easily scalable, so it can easily be made for a large group.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 shallot, diced
- 1 bunch spinach, washed and dried
- 4 eggs
- 4 English muffins, toasted
- Hollandaise sauce (see recipe below)
Method
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shallot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add spinach and cook until wilted, about 5 minutes.
3. Crack eggs into the skillet and cook to desired doneness. I like my eggs over easy, so I cook them for about 3 minutes. If you prefer your eggs cooked longer, simply cover the skillet with a lid and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
4. To assemble, place 2 toasted English muffins on each plate. Top with spinach and eggs. Drizzle with hollandaise sauce.
Potential changes & improvements
There are many ways that you can change up this dish to suit your tastes. Some potential changes and improvements include:
- Adding other vegetables: diced mushrooms, diced bell peppers, or even diced tomatoes would be delicious in this dish.
- Using a different type of greens: Swiss chard or kale would be a great substitute for the spinach.
- Changing up the protein: smoked salmon or Canadian bacon would be a delicious addition or substitution for the eggs.
- Making it gluten-free: simply use gluten-free English muffins or toast.
What other food it works well with
This dish is traditionally served with hollandaise sauce, but it would also be delicious with a simple lemon butter sauce or a creamy cheese sauce. This dish would also be delicious served with roasted potatoes or a simple green salad.
Common Mistakes
When making this dish, it is important to not overcook the eggs. Overcooked eggs will be dry and difficult to eat. If you are not sure how long to cook the eggs, simply crack them into the skillet and then cover the skillet with a lid. Cook for 1-2 minutes, then check the eggs. If they are not cooked to your liking, simply cover the skillet and cook for an additional minute or two.
Nutritional Information
Eggs Florentine is a relatively healthy dish. A typical serving contains approximately:
- 300 calories
- 20 grams of fat
- 12 grams of carbohydrates
- 16 grams of protein
Allergens
Eggs Florentine contains the following allergens:
- Eggs
- Butter
- Milk
- Flour