Poached Eggs with Roasted Tomatoes and Portabellas

Name: Poached Eggs with Roasted Tomatoes and Portabellas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 (3-inch-wide) portabella mushroom caps, stems discarded; 2 plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar; 4 large eggs; 1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar; 4 thin slices Fontina cheese; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives

Servings: persons

1
Preheat broiler.
2
Brush mushrooms and tomatoes with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
3
Arrange mushrooms, stemmed sides down, and tomato halves, cut sides up, on a broiler pan.
4
Broil vegetables about 6 inches from heat, turning over mushrooms halfway through cooking, until tender and tomatoes are slightly charred, about 7 minutes total.
5
(Leave broiler on.)
6
While vegetables are broiling, fill a deep 10-inch skillet with 1 1/4 inches cold water.
7
Add white vinegar and bring to a simmer.
8
Break 1 egg into a cup, then slide egg into simmering water.
9
Repeat with remaining eggs, spacing them in skillet, and poach at a bare simmer until whites are firm but yolks are still runny, 2 to 3 minutes.
10
Gently transfer eggs with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain and season with salt and pepper.
11
Sprinkle stemmed sides of mushrooms with balsamic vinegar, then put 1 tomato half, cut side up, on each mushroom and top with an egg.
12
Cover eggs with cheese slices and broil until cheese is just melted, about 1 minute.
13
Sprinkle with chives and serve immediately.

676

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 (3-inch-wide) portabella mushroom caps, stems discarded, 2 plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Poached Eggs with Roasted Tomatoes and Portabellas falls under the General 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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