Bacon and tomatoes with poached eggs

Recipes / Eggs

Start the day off with a hearty breakfast of poached egg, crispy bacon and grilled tomatoes.

Recipe «Bacon and tomatoes with poached eggs» presented in category Recipes / Eggs, to prepare this dish you will need no more 18 minutes. To make this dish at home by prescription from the author sheff would need: 3 large Roma tomatoes, 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme, 1 tbsp olive oil, Salt & pepper, 125g bacon, trimmed , 1 tsp white vinegar, 4 eggs, 1/2 bunch English spinach, steamed , Chunky slices wholegrain bread, toasted, to serve.

Ingredients:

  • 3 large Roma tomatoes 
  • 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme 
  • 1 tbsp olive oil 
  • Salt & pepper 
  • 125g bacon, trimmed 
  • 1 tsp white vinegar 
  • 4 eggs 
  • 1/2 bunch English spinach, steamed 
  • Chunky slices wholegrain bread, toasted, to serve 

Instructions

  1. Preheat grill to mediumhigh. Cut the tomatoes in quarters lengthways. Place on a rack over the grill pan. Combine the thyme, oil and some salt and pepper. Drizzle over the tomato and grill for 6-8 minutes or until softened. Transfer to a plate and cover to keep warm.
  2. Place bacon onto the grill tray and cook for 4-5 minutes or until cooked to your liking. Keep warm.
  3. Meanwhile, bring a saucepan of water to the boil. Add the vinegar. Make a whirlpool, then drop the eggs into the water one at a time. Reduce the heat to very low and cook for 2-3 minutes for soft boiled. Use a slotted spoon to transfer to a plate with the bacon, spinach, tomatoes and toast.