corn, a perfectly poached egg and then smothered the whole thing in a cilantro lime yogurt sauce. It was so easy and it allowed me to focus on putting together the other components of the meal without worrying about the eggs. I threw them in the microwave at the end and they were perfect. Love them or hate them, microwaves are sometimes a lifesaver and this is a great trick to know- easy enough to do in an office, hotel room or a tiny apartment in Buenos Aires. Just think of the possibilities: Adding a poached egg to a sandwich or salad at lunchtime in only a minute, without any fancy equipment will not only add a filling protein component but also jazz up your lunch in mere minutes! Its an easy, quick breakfast at the office if you don’t have time before running out the door. It makes fancy breakfasts that much easier and faster.
Microwaved Poached Eggs:
1 egg
1/3 cup water
1 microwave safe Bowl and Plate
Crack the egg into the bowl, cover with water and the microwave safe plate.
Microwave on high for one minute, then remove plate and check egg. White should be cloudy and congealed, if it is not, microwave at 20 second intervals until white is cloudy and solidified. It took me about 2 full minutes, but microwaves vary in power so the first time you do this in your own microwave watch it closely.
Once it is done, carefully drain water and add egg to salads, sandwiches, or enjoy sprinkled with some salt and pepper.
Thoughts on Eggs:
Eggs tend to get a bad rap, especially the yolks. However, the yolk is actually a great source of important vitamins and minerals, like choline which is important for a healthy brain and has anti-inflammatory benefits. The yolk is also a source of lutein, an antioxidant which helps protect against macular degeneration, and almost half of the eggs protein is in the yolk. Studies have shown that a breakfast of eggs keeps you fuller, longer then a breakfast of carbohydrates, like cereal or a bagel. This helps you prevent you from being ravenous at lunchtime which can lead to a lower calorie intake at lunch.
The biggest claim against eggs is the high cholesterol content, however if eaten in moderation (no more then 4 eggs per week) the cholesterol in eggs should not impact your cholesterol. It is important to know your cholesterol numbers and monitor them regularly with your doctor.