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Easy Herb and Veggie Poach

4 servings

three cups chopped fresh

broccoli florets (about ten

oz.) OR 1 pkg. (ten oz.)

frozen chopped broccoli

1/two cup chopped sweet red

pepper

1/2 cup chopped onion

three tablespoons water

1 tablespoon garlic-herb

pasta sauce seasoning

mix

four thin slices tomato

2 English muffins, split

and toasted

4 poached eggs*

1/2 to 1 cup (two to 4 oz.)

shredded low-moisture

component-skim mozzarella

cheese

In small saucepan, stir together broccoli, pepper, onion, water and sauce mix. Cover and cook more than low heat just till crisp-tender, about 5 to 8 minutes. Spot 1 tomato slice on each muffin half. Leading with about 1/two cup of the cooked vegetables, 1 poached egg and 2 tablespoons to 1/four cup of the cheese.


 * To poach: In saucepan or deep omelet pan, bring two to three inches of water to boiling. Reduce heat to preserve water gently simmering. Break cold eggs, 1 at a time, into custard cup or saucer or break numerous into bowl. Holding dish close to water's surface, slip eggs, 1 by 1, into water. Cook till whites are fully set and yolks begin to thicken but are not difficult, about 3 to five minutes. With slotted spoon, lift out eggs. Drain in spoon or on paper towels and trim any rough edges, if preferred.

Nutrition info per serving of 1/four recipe: 242 calories,

10 gm total fat, 223 mg cholesterol, 520 mg sodium, 427 mg potassium, 21 gm carbohydrate, 17 gm protein and 10% or a lot more of the RDI for vitamins A and C, riboflavin, calcium, phosphorus, iron, dietary fiber. ray ban 3025