Bruschetta With Poached Egg, Truffle Oil, and Arugu

Name: Bruschetta With Poached Egg, Truffle Oil, and Arugula
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 garlic cloves; ½ cup flat leaf parsley, stems removed; 1 lemon, zested; 1 baguette, cut diagonally into 4 slices (1/3-inch thick); olive oil, for drizzling, plus 1 tablespoon; salt; 2 teaspoons vinegar, your choice; 1 garlic clove, chopped; 2 cups baby arugula; 4 eggs; 2 tablespoons gremolata; truffle oil; 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

3 garlic cloves
½ cup flat leaf parsley, stems removed
1 lemon, zested
1 baguette, cut diagonally into 4 slices (1/3-inch thick)
olive oil, for drizzling, plus 1 tablespoon
salt
2 teaspoons vinegar, your choice
1 garlic clove, chopped
2 cups baby arugula
4 eggs
2 tablespoons gremolata
truffle oil
3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

1
Make the Gremolata.
2
Chop the garlic and parsley and place in a small bowl.
3
Add the zest and stir to combine.
4
Set aside.
5
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat.
6
Drizzle olive oil over one side of each bread slice.
7
Grill the bread slices on both sides until well marked.
8
Set each bread slice on a plate.
9
Fill a medium size saute pan with cold water.
10
Add 1 tablespoon salt and the vinegar and bring to a boil; lower the heat to a simmer.
11
Meanwhile, in another medium saute pan over medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon olive oil.
12
Stir in the garlic and cook until just fragrant.
13
Add the arugula and toss to wilt.
14
Remove from heat.
15
Place some arugula over each slice of bread.
16
Crack 1 egg into a small bowl; then slowly slip it into the simmering water.
17
Repeat with the rest of the eggs.
18
Poach the eggs for about 3 minutes, until the whites have coagulated.
19
One by one, remove the eggs from the water with a slotted spoon, resting the spoon on top of a towel to dry off the excess water.
20
Place 1 egg on top of each bread slice.
21
Spoon some of the gremolata on top of each egg and drizzle with some truffle oil.
22
Sprinkle Parmesan evenly over each egg and serve immediately.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 garlic cloves, ½ cup flat leaf parsley, stems removed, 1 lemon, zested, 1 baguette, cut diagonally into 4 slices (1/3-inch thick), and more.

Yes, Bruschetta With Poached Egg, Truffle Oil, and Arugula falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Bruschetta With Poached Egg, Truffle Oil, and Arugula

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