Description
A simple, nutritious, and delicious recipe for creamy spinach with eggs cooked gently in a skillet, perfect for a hearty breakfast or light meal. This dish combines sautéed green onions and baby spinach blended with creamy Greek yogurt and topped with perfectly cooked eggs, served with optional crusty bread.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 3-4 green onions, thinly sliced (both white and green parts)
- 5 oz. baby spinach (about 4 cups)
Other
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt (plus more if needed)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper (plus more if needed)
- ½ cup Greek yogurt (preferably Fage 5%)
- 4 eggs
- Crusty bread, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and sauté onions: Heat 1 tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced green onions and sauté until softened but not browned, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add and cook spinach: Add 5 oz. of baby spinach to the skillet and sauté, stirring occasionally, until wilted, about 1-2 minutes. Season with ½ teaspoon kosher salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
- Incorporate Greek yogurt: Stir in ½ cup Greek yogurt until it is well combined and creamy with the spinach mixture.
- Create egg wells and add eggs: Using the back of a spoon or spatula, create 4 indents in the spinach mixture. Crack one egg into each indent.
- Cover and cook eggs: Reduce heat to low and cover the skillet. Cook the eggs gently until the whites are set and yolks reach your desired doneness, about 5-7 minutes.
- Serve: Serve warm, optionally with toasted crusty bread. Season with additional salt, pepper, a drizzle of olive oil, and crushed red pepper if desired.
Notes
- Use other greens like mature spinach, baby kale, or arugula for different flavors, but adjust cooking times accordingly.
- Add cheese such as crumbled feta or grated parmesan/Romano for extra richness; stir into the spinach or sprinkle on top when serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 370mg
