Poached Eggs on Spinach and Polenta

Poached Eggs on Spinach and Polenta
Poached Eggs on Spinach and Polenta
I found this recipe in Food and Drink magazine two years ago and went on a hunt for Taleggio. Not an easy thing in a small town! The original recipe states that you can substitute Parmasan for the Taleggio, however I recommend using the Taleggio as it has a creamier consistency and a wonderful flavour. This is a lovely dish for brunch.
  • Preparing Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Served Person: 4
vegetarian white meat free tree nut free nut free gluten free red meat free shellfish free contains dairy contains eggs pescatarian
  • 4 eggs
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1 tube polenta
  • 2 cups shitake mushrooms sliced
  • 10 cups baby spinach
  • 4 thin slices of taleggio or grated parmesan cheese
  • Carbohydrate 23.6155695766484 g
  • Cholesterol 557.928 mg
  • Fat 28.2940283728917 g
  • Fiber 2.9000000372529 g
  • Protein 31.39921 g
  • Saturated Fat 9.87394748092889 g
  • Serving Size 1 1 Serving (475g)
  • Sodium 1095.74434847309 mg
  • Sugar 20.7155695393955 g
  • Trans Fat 2.91314001653791 g
  • Calories 473 calories

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Slice Polenta into twelve 1/2 inch slices. Fill a wide saucepan with 2 inches of water and add vinegar. Bring water and vinegar to a simmer on medium/high heat. Heat half of the oil in a non stick frying pan over medium/high heat. Add polenta in batches and cook until crispy on the outside and soft in the middle, approximately 2-3 minutes a side. Place on a plate and keep warm in the oven. Reduce heat to medium and add the remaining oil to the frying pan. Saute mushrooms until tender, about 2 minutes. Add the spinach and 1 tablespoon of water, stir until wilted and add salt and pepper to taste. Keep warm in pan. Crack an egg in a small dish and slip it into the simmering water. Repeat with the remaining eggs. Poach eggs about three minutes or until the white is set. With a slotted spoon, remove eggs from water and set on a paper towel to drain. Place two or three polenta rounds on a plate and layer one slice of cheese, the spinach/mushroom mixture and top with one or two eggs. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and top with a little grated cheese.