Poached Egg Bruschetta
| Serves | 8 |
|---|---|
| Ingredients | Eggs, Vegetables, Bread |
| Day Part | Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Snack |
| Menu Part | Side Dish |
| Cuisine Type | Italian |
Served as either an entree or side, this traditional dish with an Italian twist makes a tasty addition to any brunch or breakfast menu.
Ingredients
2 garlic cloves
Olive oil
2 cups chopped tomatoes
Salt and pepper, to taste
1⁄4 cup finely chopped red onion
1⁄4 cup chopped parsley
1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
8 slices Italian bread, 1⁄2-in. thick
Tomato juice
8 eggs
Steps
- Mince 1 garlic clove; split second clove in half and reserve.
- Heat 1 tbsp. oil in skillet. Add garlic; sauté 2 min. Stir in tomatoes, salt, and pepper; cook 30 sec. Remove from heat; add red onion, parsley, and vinegar.
- Lightly toast bread slices. Rub one side with halved garlic clove; brush with oil.
- Fill deep skillet with 3 in. tomato juice; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to keep juice gently simmering. Slip eggs, one by one, into juice; cook until set, 3-5 min. Remove eggs; drain.
- For service, spoon tomato mixture onto oiled side of each toast; top with a poached egg.