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Creamy Spinach Egg Skillet Recipe

Creamy Spinach Egg Skillet Recipe

This creamy spinach and eggs dish is a quick, healthy breakfast that impresses with its flavor and texture. Perfect for any meal.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 280

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)

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

  1. Warm 1 tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the sliced green onions, cooking for 2-3 minutes until softened but not browned, stirring occasionally.
  3. Add the baby spinach to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes until wilted, stirring occasionally.
  4. 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. Use the back of a spoon or spatula to make 4 indents in the spinach mixture for the eggs.
  6. 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. 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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 19gFat: 17g

Notes

This dish is versatile; feel free to customize it with different cheeses or herbs to elevate the flavor to your preference.

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