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Creamy Spinach Egg Skillet Recipe

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  • Author: Villerius
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

Creamy Spinach and Eggs is a simple, nutritious skillet dish featuring sautéed spinach blended with Greek yogurt and topped with perfectly cooked eggs. This comforting breakfast or brunch recipe is enhanced with green onions, seasoned to taste, and optionally served with crusty bread. It offers a delicious way to enjoy greens and protein in a creamy, flavorful combination.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3-4 green onions, thinly sliced (both white and green parts)
  • 5 oz. baby spinach (about 4 cups)
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper, plus more as needed
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt (preferably Fage 5%)
  • 4 eggs
  • Crusty bread (for serving, optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil: Warm 1 tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Sauté the green onions: Add the sliced green onions, cooking for 2-3 minutes until softened but not browned, stirring occasionally.
  3. Cook the spinach: Add the baby spinach to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes until wilted, stirring occasionally.
  4. Season and mix yogurt: Sprinkle ½ teaspoon kosher salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper over the spinach, then stir in ½ cup Greek yogurt until fully incorporated into the spinach mixture.
  5. Create spaces for eggs: Use the back of a spoon or spatula to make 4 indents in the spinach mixture for the eggs.
  6. Add eggs and cook: Crack the 4 eggs into the indents, reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and cook for 5-7 minutes until egg whites are set and yolks reach desired doneness.
  7. Serve: Optionally serve with toasted crusty bread, season with additional salt and pepper if desired, drizzle with extra olive oil, and sprinkle crushed red pepper flakes for added flavor.

Notes

  • Use other greens: Mature spinach, baby kale, or arugula can be used instead. Note that cooking times and flavors vary; kale takes longer to cook and arugula has a peppery taste.
  • Add cheese: Crumbled feta or grated Parmesan/Romano can be mixed into the spinach or sprinkled on top after cooking for added richness.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving (half the recipe)
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 550 mg
  • Fat: 17 g
  • Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 10 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 19 g
  • Cholesterol: 340 mg

Find it online: https://evelynseats.com/creamy-spinach-egg-skillet-recipe/