Name: Polenta Cakes with Poached Eggs & Avocado
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked polenta, cooled; 1 tablespoon olive oil plus 2 tsp., divided; 1 teaspoon white vinegar; 2 large eggs; 2 cups arugula; 1 avocado, sliced; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon ground pepper

Polenta Cakes with Poached Eggs & Avocado

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Precooked polenta makes this savory healthy breakfast a breeze. Serving the easy poached eggs on a bed of arugula is a wonderful way to get a head start on your daily vegetable intake.

By Lori Zanini RD, CDE

Updated on February 14, 2020

Prep Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

Yield:

2 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Dairy-Free Gluten-Free Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity High Fiber Low Sodium Low-Calorie Nut-Free Vegetarian

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Ingredients

2 cups cooked polenta, cooled
1 tablespoon olive oil plus 2 tsp., divided
1 teaspoon white vinegar
2 large eggs
2 cups arugula
1 avocado, sliced
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground pepper

Directions

Cut polenta into four 1/2-inch-thick slices.
Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the polenta slices and cook until browned and crisp on the bottom, about 5 minutes. Flip and cook until browned on the other side, about 5 minutes more.
Meanwhile, bring 2 inches of water in a wide pot to a boil. Add vinegar and reduce heat to medium-low to maintain a gentle simmer. Crack each egg into a small bowl and slip them, one at a time, into the simmering water, taking care not to break the yolks. Poach for 4 minutes for soft-set, 5 minutes for medium-set, and 8 minutes for hard-set. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the eggs to a clean kitchen towel to drain.
To serve, arrange 1 cup arugula on each plate. Divide the polenta slices and avocado between the plates and top each with a poached egg. Drizzle with the remaining 2 tsp. oil and season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

449	Calories
32g	Fat
33g	Carbs
11g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Serving Size 2 polenta cakes + 1 cup arugula + 1 egg
Calories 449
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 33g	12%
Dietary Fiber 9g	34%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 11g	23%
Total Fat 32g	41%
Saturated Fat 5g	27%
Cholesterol 186mg	62%
Vitamin A 1044IU	21%
Vitamin C 14mg	15%
Folate 136mcg	34%
Sodium 539mg	23%
Calcium 88mg	7%
Iron 3mg	16%
Magnesium 88mg	21%
Potassium 738mg	16%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) 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.