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Poached Eggs

Preparation: 1 mins

Cooking: 5 mins

Serves 4, costs under £1.00

Ingredients

  • Eggs

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Always check the label of each ingredient for allergy warnings.

Cost Disclaimer

Please note the cost per serving may now be slightly higher due to rising prices in supermarkets.

Method

 

  1. Add boiling water to a medium sized pan and turn down the heat so it's barely simmering.
  2. Crack an egg into a cup, then slowly pour it into the water. Repeat with each egg.
  3. Cook each egg for 3-4 minutes depending how running you like the yolk. 
  4. Gently remove from the pan using a slotted spoon to drain the water.

 

 

 

Nutritional Information


Per 100g
Per 50g serving

Energy Kcals
149
75
Energy Kj
626
313
Protein
13.3 g
6.7 g
Total Fat
10.6 g
5.3 g
Saturated Fat
3 g
1.3 g
Carbohydrates
0.1 g
0.1 g
Total Sugars
0.1 g
0.1 g
NSP Fibre
0 g
0 g
Sodium
121 mg
61 mg
Salt
0.3 g
0.2 g

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