Caprese Poached Eggs on English Muffins
Caprese Poached Eggs on English Muffins layers juicy tomato and creamy mozzarella beneath tender, runny-yolked eggs for a fresh, basil-forward bite. A swipe of pesto ties everything together with aromatic richness, making it perfect for a leisurely weekend brunch or a light dinner when you’re craving something bright yet comforting.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Caprese Poached Eggs on English Muffins, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 6 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 61 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 16
- Heart Health
- 66
- Metabolic
- 27
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 47
- Performance
- 37
- General Wellness
- 1
Fill a large saucepan with 2 to 3 inches of water and bring it to a boil over high heat. Lower the heat to medium-low, add the vinegar and 2 teaspoons salt, and maintain a gentle simmer.
- 2
While the water comes to a simmer, set 1 mozzarella cheese slice and 1 tomato slice on each English muffin half. Toast in a toaster oven until the cheese softens and the English muffin is toasted, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Crack an egg into a small bowl. Holding the bowl just above the surface, gently slide the egg into the simmering water. Repeat with the remaining eggs. Poach until the whites are set and the yolks are thickened but not hard, 2 to 3 minutes. Lift the eggs out with a slotted spoon and blot them on a kitchen towel to remove excess water.
- 4
To assemble, set a poached egg on each English muffin. Spoon 1 teaspoon pesto sauce over each egg and sprinkle with salt.
- Calories 559.57 kcal High 28%
- Protein 38.63 g Good Source 77%
- Carbohydrate 41.85 g 15%
- Total Fat 27.7 g High 36%
- Saturated Fat 12.22 g High 61%
- Trans Fat 0.11 g High --
- Cholesterol 508.27 mg High 169%
- Sodium 915.4 mg High 40%
- Dietary Fiber 3.08 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 0.88 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 555.96 mg Good Source 43%
- Iron 4.31 mg Good Source 24%
- Potassium 605.16 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 225.31 mcg Good Source 25%
- Vitamin C 10.86 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin D 2.0 mcg Moderate 10%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
About This Recipe
Caprese Poached Eggs on English Muffins is made with 7 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Eggs, English Muffin, Mozzarella Cheese, and Pesto. Each serving provides about 559.57 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Caprese Poached Eggs on English Muffins made of?
- The main ingredients are Eggs, English Muffin, Mozzarella Cheese, Pesto, Salt. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Caprese Poached Eggs on English Muffins?
- About 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 559.57 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Caprese Poached Eggs on English Muffins easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Caprese Poached Eggs on English Muffins healthy?
- Caprese Poached Eggs on English Muffins has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 559.57 calories and 38.63 g of protein, or 77% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium, iron and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 915.4 mg (40% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 12.22 g (61% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Tomatoes, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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