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Active Time:25 minsTotal Time:25 minsServings:4Jump to Nutrition Facts
Active Time:25 minsTotal Time:25 minsServings:4
Active Time:25 mins
Active Time:
25 mins
Total Time:25 mins
Total Time:
Servings:4
Servings:
4
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Ingredients
2tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil
2clovesgarlic, thinly sliced
2drainedanchovyfillets, minced
1/2teaspooncrushed red pepper
2(15-ounce) cansno-salt-added crushed tomatoes
1/8teaspoonsalt
4largeeggs
2tablespoonsgrated Parmesan cheese
1tablespoonchopped fresh basil
4slicescrusty whole-wheat bread, toasted
Directions
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, anchovies and crushed red pepper; cook, stirring often, until the garlic is fragrant and lightly browned, about 1 minute.
Add tomatoes and salt; bring to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, 10 to 12 minutes. Stir in spinach;cook until wilted, about 1 minute.
Using the back of a spoon, make 4 wells in the tomato mixture; crack an egg into each well. Cover and cook over medium heat, undisturbed, until the egg whites are cooked through and the yolks are still runny, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat; sprinkle with cheese and basil. Serve with toast.
Frequently Asked Questions
While eggs are high in cholesterol, we know now that thecholesterol in foodhas minimal impact on the levels of cholesterol in our bodies.Eggs are a source of high-quality protein, vitamin B12 and choline. Choline helps with memory, mood and muscle control, and keeps the nervous system in working order. Egg yolks also contain lutein and zeaxanthin, powerful compounds that help protect the eyes.
Tomatoes are an excellent source of vitamin C and also provide vitamin K and potassium. They’re also full of antioxidants, including lycopene, beta carotene, lutein and zeaxanthin. And canned tomatoes—like in this recipe—offer even more of these beneficial nutrients than fresh tomatoes. All together,the nutrients in tomatoeshelp protect your skin, heart and eyes, and may help lower the risk of prostate cancer.
We recommend serving Eggs in Purgatory with hearty whole-wheat bread for soaking up the delicious sauce, but you could serve it with naan, grilled garlic bread or olive bread. You could also serve this with roasted potatoes, polenta or grits.
Absolutely. Dried herbs are more potent than fresh, so you will be using less. The rule of thumb is to replace the fresh herbs with one-third the amount of dried. This recipe calls for 1 tablespoon of fresh basil, so you would use 1 teaspoon dried.
EatingWell.com, February 2024
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Nutrition Facts(per serving)312Calories14gFat34gCarbs16gProtein
Nutrition Facts(per serving)
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(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.
