Name: Creamy Garlic Spinach and Eggs in Crusty Bread
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 4 eggs; 4 cups fresh spinach; 3 cloves garlic; 2 tablespoon butter; ¼ cup heavy cream; salt; black pepper; 1 crusty bread

Creamy Garlic Spinach and Eggs in Crusty Bread

weeknightvegetariancomforting

5 minPrep15 minCook2Serves

Ingredients

4eggs
4 cupsfresh spinach
3 clovesgarlic
2 tablespoonbutter
¼ cupheavy cream
·salt
·black pepper
1crusty bread (thick slices for toasting)

Method

01
Toast 2 thick slices of crusty bread until golden on both sides. Set aside on a plate.
02
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
03
Add 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
04
Add 4 cups fresh spinach in batches, stirring until wilted, about 2 minutes total.
05
Pour in 1/4 cup heavy cream, stir gently, and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
06
Make 4 shallow wells in the spinach mixture. Crack 1 egg into each well.
07
Cover the skillet and cook over medium-low heat for 4–5 minutes, until the egg whites are set but the yolks remain runny.
08
Serve directly from the skillet or spoon onto the toasted bread. Eat immediately.

Spice Tips

A grind of fresh nutmeg stirred into the cream adds warmth and elegance. For a hint of heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes when cooking the garlic. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice over the finished dish brightens the richness.