Sweet Potato Toast with Egg

Eggs they're not just for breakfast anymore! This recipe takes advantage of the latest nutritional trend sweet potato toast. Sweet potatoes are rich in nutrients, including beta-carotene, and are a healthy source of carbs for fueling an active lifestyle. Here we've topped it with a deliciously nutritious mix of spinach, tomatoes, and onions with a poached egg for just a little bit of indulgence. Serve this for an elegant breakfast-for-dinner.

Serving Size: 1 toast + ⅓ c. of spinach mixture + 1 poached egg
Number of Servings: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 medium sweet potato, cut into flat slices
• 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, sliced
• 4 c. baby spinach
• 2 cloves garlic, whole
• 10 cherry tomatoes, halved
• 4 large eggs, poached
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Optional: Fresh shaved Parmesan cheese

Directions:

• Prepare sweet potato toast by cooking in a conventional toaster or toaster oven (toaster oven recommended) until tender enough to be pierced with a fork. Set aside.
• Set a skillet over medium heat and allow it to get hot.  Add olive oil and swirl it around the pan.
• Add onion and sauté 1-2 minutes, until softened. Then add spinach, garlic, and cherry tomatoes. Cook until spinach is wilted but not fully cooked. Remove from heat.
• Fill another skillet halfway with water + 1 tbsp. white vinegar.  Allow mixture to come to a simmer.
• Crack four eggs into four separate ramekins or bowls (or you can simply use one or two and crack one egg into them at a time). Gently submerge ramekins into simmering water to release the eggs. When all four eggs are in the water, cover the skillet and allow to cook 1-2 minutes or until egg is cooked and yolk is covered in white.
• Use a slotted spoon to remove eggs and transfer to a paper towel.
• Plate the dish by placing a piece of sweet potato toast on a plate, topping it with the spinach mixture, and finally a poached egg.
• Garnish with fresh shaved Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Nutrition Information: (without Parmesan cheese)
Serving size = 1 toast + ⅓ c. of spinach mixture + 1 poached egg
164 calories, 7g fat, 155mg sodium, 15g carbs, 4g sugars, 4g fiber, 10g protein

Author: Nikki Massie, Bariatric Foodie
Brought to you by: Celebrate Vitamins