Poached Eggs Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time5 MinCooking Time4 Min
Ready In9 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexAverageCuisine
VegetarianMain Ingredient
Interest GroupHealthy

Ingredients

 Hot tap water1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 White vinegar1 Teaspoon
 Eggs4

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: Complete recipe

Calories 286 Calories from Fat 179

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 20 g30.6%

Saturated Fat 6.2 g31%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 845.9 mg282%

Sodium 286 mg11.9%

Total Carbohydrates 2 g0.5%

Dietary Fiber 0 g

Sugars 1.5 g

Protein 25 g50.3%

Vitamin A 19.5% Vitamin C

Calcium 11% Iron 20.3%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

Place 2 tablespoons water and 1/4 teaspoon vinegar in each of four 6-ounce custard cups.
Arrange in oven in a circle.
Microwave at HIGH (100%) until water boils, 1 to 1 1/2 minutes.
Break 1 egg into each custard cup.
Prick yolk.
Cover each loosely with plastic wrap.
Reduce power to MEDIUM-HIGH (70%).
Microwave until egg whites are opaque and egg yol ks are soft-set, 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 minutes.
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