Poached Eggs on Wholegrain Toast - Breakfast

digit78
digit78 Posts: 177
edited September 23 in Food and Nutrition
For some reason I have been craving the above for the last 24 hours. With an important pre-season football (soccer) match this afternoon, I'm wondering whether it's a good option for breakfast this morning?

Thoughts greatly appreciated! :)

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  • RedHotRunner
    RedHotRunner Posts: 850 Member
    Absolutely! Eggs are the best! When i'm watching my calories, I make what I call "skinny" eggs. One part whole egg, two parts egg whites.
  • kacka68
    kacka68 Posts: 79 Member
    absolutely! Great carb and protein mix. If you want to reduce some of the fat, make an omlette with 2 egg whites and 1 whole egg, and throw in some garlic and mushrooms......yummy! Good luck this arvo.
  • ERapp01
    ERapp01 Posts: 32 Member
    my fav to eat before work out!
  • digit78
    digit78 Posts: 177
    absolutely! Great carb and protein mix. If you want to reduce some of the fat, make an omlette with 2 egg whites and 1 whole egg, and throw in some garlic and mushrooms......yummy! Good luck this arvo.

    Thanks, I need it as I have to shake the stigma of being one of the oldest and being unfit. Can't change the former, but the latter pisses me off as although I'm 89kg (which is big for soccer players - especially strikers that I am) I am still as fit and fast as most of the squad thanks to all the boxing training I do. It's a perception thing that I just need to work hard to change............. games like this afternoon are my best chance. Hence why I'm looking to get ever advantage from the fuel I eat!!
  • chrissyh
    chrissyh Posts: 8,235 Member
    I love poached eggs.

    I use 1 whole egg, split that yolk between the two slices of wheat bread...two egg whites. I use the light spreadable butter with canola 1/2 Tbs split between the two pieces of bread. I find it a great breakfast for me.
  • meagalayne
    meagalayne Posts: 3,382 Member
    So good! I have a 1 egg and 2 white omelet/scramble at least 3 times a week and mix it with loads of veggies, sometimes another protein, and top it with nutritional yeast. Toss in 1/2 jalapeno or some fresh homemade salsa and you've got an AWESOME breakfast, lunch or dinner! :happy: Had it today actually and it was fab!
  • digit78
    digit78 Posts: 177
    Eggcellent*, now I don't have to feel guilty for satisfying my craving.

    *PS - sorry for the bad Dad joke!
  • pyro13g
    pyro13g Posts: 1,127 Member
    Eggs(whole) are a perfect food!
  • digit78
    digit78 Posts: 177
    It was very tasty, added a side of grilled tomato (with crushed garlic). I was cheeky and added a slice of deli Ham (of the bone). However, being Scottish I tend to enjoy a cooked breakfast on weekends (and if anyone knows Scotland they'll know what a cooked breakfast includes!).................. so even with the ham, its a big step forward for me! Ha
  • digit78
    digit78 Posts: 177
    PS - didnt seem to slow me down during todays game either, so double thumbs up for this brekkie!
  • Pebble321
    Pebble321 Posts: 6,423 Member
    Yum, that's a great brekky.
    I would add a bit of sliced avocado on the toast to make it even better (no butter). Then some cracked pepper on top and you have the breakfast of champions!
  • crazeness
    crazeness Posts: 91
    Your breakfast sounded great in the end! Hope the game went well today too!
  • digit78
    digit78 Posts: 177
    Your breakfast sounded great in the end! Hope the game went well today too!

    Felt great (although we got beat 2-1, only a preseason friendly though), had plenty of energy despite the 32C heat and 80%............ I reckon I burned heaps of calories in that heat! Only setback is that I've injured my arm in a tackle, finding it hard to move it now that the adrenalin has dropped and the pain has kicked in. Hopefully its only a knock as I have a week of intensive boxing and training planned for the week ahead............. dont know if I can deal with a disruption to my plans.
  • Barelmy
    Barelmy Posts: 590 Member
    It was very tasty, added a side of grilled tomato (with crushed garlic). I was cheeky and added a slice of deli Ham (of the bone). However, being Scottish I tend to enjoy a cooked breakfast on weekends (and if anyone knows Scotland they'll know what a cooked breakfast includes!).................. so even with the ham, its a big step forward for me! Ha

    Ever watched Cook Yourself Thin? I love Gizzi - she had some great tips on cutting down the fat and calories in a fry up. It's still not really low, as such, but it's much more manageable if you wanted to work it in to your allowance.

    http://www.cookyourselfthin.co.uk/article/gizzi-erskine-recipes-super-skinny-grilled-breakfast.html

    ^ I'd suggest not eating the whole thing, and taking tips on the individual items - for instance, taking sausages out of their skins and grilling them, cutting the fat off bacon, poaching eggs rather than frying them, and roasting tomatoes and mushrooms with a spritz of oil rather than frying them.
  • digit78
    digit78 Posts: 177
    It was very tasty, added a side of grilled tomato (with crushed garlic). I was cheeky and added a slice of deli Ham (of the bone). However, being Scottish I tend to enjoy a cooked breakfast on weekends (and if anyone knows Scotland they'll know what a cooked breakfast includes!).................. so even with the ham, its a big step forward for me! Ha

    Ever watched Cook Yourself Thin? I love Gizzi - she had some great tips on cutting down the fat and calories in a fry up. It's still not really low, as such, but it's much more manageable if you wanted to work it in to your allowance.

    http://www.cookyourselfthin.co.uk/article/gizzi-erskine-recipes-super-skinny-grilled-breakfast.html

    ^ I'd suggest not eating the whole thing, and taking tips on the individual items - for instance, taking sausages out of their skins and grilling them, cutting the fat off bacon, poaching eggs rather than frying them, and roasting tomatoes and mushrooms with a spritz of oil rather than frying them.

    That looks tasty and may be an option for the occasional morning where I want to treat myself............. instead of Squared Sausage, Black Pudding & Dumpling!! Ha
  • KokomoJoe
    KokomoJoe Posts: 435
    I love poached eggs. I just wish I was a better egg poacher as I rarely get them right. I know a lot of people here just eat the white, but I always heat the whole egg. I just can't seem to waste all those yolks.
  • digit78
    digit78 Posts: 177
    I love poached eggs. I just wish I was a better egg poacher as I rarely get them right. I know a lot of people here just eat the white, but I always heat the whole egg. I just can't seem to waste all those yolks.

    The way I do it seems to work well:

    - Add a dash of vinegar to water and bring to boil.
    - Lower the heat enough to reduce the boil but still simmering.
    - Now heres the cheeky part, lower a slotted spoon into the water so that its just slightly under the surface.
    - Pour the egg into the slotted spoon and hold there for about 15 seconds (or until the egg white starts to form around the yolk).
    - Then gently tap the egg from the slotted spoon and leave in water for about a minute.
    - When cooked to taste, remove from water with a slotted spook and place in a big bowl of cold water.
    - Cook any other eggs you need and repeat as above.
    - When all eggs are done, remove from cold water and return to the warm water to reheat for about 15-30 seconds.
    - Remove eggs and place on a plated paper towel to remove any excess water.

    Done!
  • meagalayne
    meagalayne Posts: 3,382 Member
    Lazy, perhaps, but I poach mine in the microwave when I am running late and it works great. I have an egg poacher and it takes me 55 seconds to poach them :bigsmile: Works like a charm if I don't want to dirty a saucepan too!
  • digit78
    digit78 Posts: 177
    Lazy, perhaps, but I poach mine in the microwave when I am running late and it works great. I have an egg poacher and it takes me 55 seconds to poach them :bigsmile: Works like a charm if I don't want to dirty a saucepan too!

    I might give it a try, I wasnt sure how they turn out when nuked.
  • meagalayne
    meagalayne Posts: 3,382 Member
    Lazy, perhaps, but I poach mine in the microwave when I am running late and it works great. I have an egg poacher and it takes me 55 seconds to poach them :bigsmile: Works like a charm if I don't want to dirty a saucepan too!

    I might give it a try, I wasnt sure how they turn out when nuked.
    I have a specific device to poach them in the microwave - You add a little water to the bottom of two small cups and then toss in the egg, lid it, and microwave for about 55 seconds if you like them medium-soft. The device is just a cheap plastic thing, but it does the trick. Something like this: http://www.nostik.ca/products/NoStik-Microwave-Egg-Poacher.html
  • digit78
    digit78 Posts: 177
    Thanks! That'll make things easier when I have a poached egg craving midweek before work!
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